Getting
information during an emergency is vital, especially if evacuation may
be required. In the event of a County declared emergency, information
will be provided through as many different formats as possible. The
County will provide information through the following venues:
The Code Red® Emergency Notification System utilizes a high speed
telephone calling system capable of delivering customized pre-recorded
messages directly to homes and businesses at the rate of up to 60,000
calls per hour. Citizens can ensure that their phones are registered,
add new phones, and/or change their information through the county
website at:
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycodered.asp
.
Listen to
the following radio stations:
WYRX 97.7 FM WKIK 102.9 FM
WSMD 98.3 FM WTOP 103.5 FM
WRAR 105.5 FM WPTX 1690 AM
WGRQ 95.9 FM WGOP 540 AM
WPRS 104.1 FM WKIK 1560 AM
WNNT 100.9 FM
Check the
county website:
www.co.saint-marys.md.us
Watch
County cable Channel 95
Watch the
Weather Channel on Ch. 40 for local information
During
county declared emergencies Call the Emergency Information Hotline
at 301-475-4911.
For
additional information about emergency preparedness call
The Department of Public Safety at 301-475-4200 Option 6 then Option 3.
If you
have a true emergency and need assistance call
9-1-1.