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St. Michaels hurricane guide

St. Michaels is a waterfront town on the Miles River in Talbot County. The town's planning documents say it has low sea level, high water tables, and hurricane risks. The police department's emergency preparedness page points to Talbot County Emergency Services. For evacuation zones see the Talbot County page.

Checked on October 10, 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 the Town of St. Michaels. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: stmichaelsmd.gov

What to know in St. Michaels

  • The town's Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Commission works from a plan chapter that recognizes the town as a coastal community with low sea level, high water tables, and hurricane risks.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Office 410-745-9535 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 410-745-9500 Police department line. Call 911 for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • St. Michaels Police emergency preparedness: The police department's emergency preparedness page, with links to Talbot County Emergency Services. Website.
  • St. Michaels town email list: Town events and bulletins by email. This is a general town list, not an emergency alert system. Website.

County services that cover St. Michaels

Talbot County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in St. Michaels. The Talbot County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.