Glen Burnie Maryland is a large suburban community in Anne Arundel County between Baltimore and Annapolis. The city sits within the Baltimore port corridor and near the Fort Meade/NSA complex. Anne Arundel County hosts significant defense and intelligence community employment. The community is vulnerable to flooding from the Marley Creek watershed and sits in the path of major storm systems affecting the Chesapeake Bay region. The BWI Airport corridor creates aviation emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Port / Industrial / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 410-222-7600 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-97 US-50 MD-2 MD-3 |
| Elevation | 45 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Anne Arundel County MD
Maryland · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk
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