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Evacuation Information

• DON'T PANIC -- STAY CALM!! There will be enough time to protect yourself and your family.
• Follow all instructions given on Emergency Alert System stations.
• DO NOT dial 911 unless you have a life-threatening emergency.
• Gather items you will need to take with you. Use the "Emergency Supplies Kit" checklist on the other side of this sheet as a guide.
• Turn off lights and appliances (except refrigerators and freezers).
• Turn off heating and air conditioning units and close fireplace dampers.
• Close and lock windows and doors.
• Leave pets at home unless you will be staying with friends or relatives. Pets are not allowed in temporary shelters. Leave plenty of food and water for your pets and inform registrars at the Evacuation Reception Center that pets were left behind.
• As you leave, tie a white cloth to the front door to let emergency officials know you have evacuated.
• Use your own vehicle to evacuate. Offer rides to neighbors who may not have transportation.
• If you need a ride or special assistance, call (410) 535-1600 extension 2638 in Calvert County.
• Keep car windows and air vents closed.
• Continue to listen to Emergency Alert System for updated information and instructions.
• Follow the direction of emergency personnel on evacuation routes.
• DO NOT attempt to pick children up from school. They will be moved to a temporary shelter and cared for in accordance with existing emergency plans. Listen to the Emergency Alert System to find out how to be reunited with your children if school is in session.

Where Should You Go?
If an evaucation is recommended, reception and mass care shelters will be opened based on the incident.  In Calvert County, the Public School System is used to shelter residents in an emergency.  It is important to listen to the Emergency Alert System for evaucation information and shelter locations.  CodeRED, the emergency telephone notification system, would be activated by County staff to provide emergency information to affected residents.    CodeRED is a volunteer sign up; to ensure you are registered, click here

Calvert County Emergency Communication Residential Data Collection Site

Click here for a map of County shelter locations.

What do you need in your emergency supply kit?

• Portable battery operated radio and extra batteries
• Clothing for each family member (for 2 - 3 days)
• Personal hygiene items
• Bottled water and non-perishable food items
• Medical supplies (first aid kit, prescription medicines, etc.)
• Items for family members with special needs (baby supplies, hearing aids, special diet items)
• Cash, checkbook, and credit cards
• Food for pets if they are going with you
• Important papers such as identification, insurance policies, etc.
• Sleeping bags or other bedding
• Standard, plug-in telephone

These supplies can be taken with you if you need to evacuate and relocate to a shelter.

Phone:  410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243, ext 2638
Fax:  410-535-3997; Email:  oem@co.cal.md.us