We are two months into the 2022 hurricane season. [View all]

In addition to ensuring your emergency kit is ready, now is a great time to check to see if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. These zones, most notably on the Eastern Shore and around the Chesapeake Bay, encompass roughly 275,000 Maryland residents living in the areas most vulnerable to severe storms. Zones are designated A through C and provide residents with clarity on whether they should evacuate in an emergency, or shelter at home based on their physical street address and the nature of the emergency event.

Look up your zone today using the Maryland Department of Emergency Management’s interactive web map:
https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/know-your-zone-md.aspx