Disasters & Hazards
In order to best protect yourself and your family during an emergency, it is important to understand the different types of emergencies that can occur. Never assume that the area in which you live can not or will not be affected by a natural disaster or manmade event.
You can find information below about potential emergencies that may occur in St. Mary’s County.
Natural Hazards
Hurricanes, Tropical Storms & Storm Surge
Winter Storm
Flooding
Tornadoes
Extreme Temperatures
Wind
Thunderstorms
Wildfire
St. Mary's Dam
Emerging Infectious Disease
Sea Level Rise
Shoreline Erosion
Earthquakes
Drought
Technical and Man-Made Hazards
For more information on disasters and hazards, visit Ready.Gov or the Federal Emergency Management Agency.