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Calvert County hurricane guide

The Calvert County Division of Emergency Management, part of the Department of Public Safety, plans for hurricanes and coordinates shelter, emergency food and water, and sandbags during and after a disaster. The county sits between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River and says it is at risk for strong winds, heavy rain, and inland flooding. If you live in a mobile home, the county says to plan alternate shelter.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office 410-535-1600 Division of Emergency Management. Ask for extension 2638 to sign up for information or request a ride or special help to evacuate. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 410-535-2800 For police matters that are not emergencies. The Sheriff's Office also lists 301-855-1194.

Official alerts and information

  • Calvert County ALERT: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Landline numbers are already in the system. Register to add more ways to reach you. Website.
  • Calvert County Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Evacuation zones

Maryland uses statewide Know Your Zone evacuation zones lettered A, B, and C. In a severe storm, residents of one or more zones may be told to evacuate depending on tides, storm intensity, path, and other factors, and the order names the zone. Look up your address on the state map. If your address is not in a zone, the state says you are not expected to be evacuated for the storm scenarios it mapped, but you should still follow local emergency managers. If the map will not load, the state says to call 2-1-1 or your local emergency manager. Calvert County says to use your own vehicle to evacuate and to offer rides to neighbors who have no transportation.

Look up your evacuation zone

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Calvert County says that if an evacuation is recommended, reception and mass care shelters will be opened based on the incident, and that the public school system is used to shelter residents. Listen to the Emergency Alert System, Calvert County ALERT, and the Calvert Prepare mobile app for evacuation information and shelter locations. Do not go to a school until it is announced as a shelter.

Help to evacuate

  • Special Needs Registry: If you need evacuation assistance due to a disability or medical condition, fill out the Special Needs Registry Form (PDF). For a ride or special help during an evacuation, call 410-535-1600 extension 2638. Phone: 410-535-1600. Website.

Cities and towns

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources

Checked on October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.