Arnold Maryland sits between Annapolis and the NSA Fort Meade complex in Anne Arundel County. The community is home to many Naval Academy faculty and staff and defense-related professionals. The Magothy River creates localized flooding risk and the Chesapeake Bay proximity creates storm surge exposure during major hurricane events. Anne Arundel County's dense defense and intelligence community employment makes it one of the most security-conscious suburban areas in the US.
// 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
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | NSA Proximity / Naval Academy / 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 | 50 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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7/10
High
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7/10
High
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6/10
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6/10
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Edgewater MD
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6/10
Moderate
Fort Meade MD
Cyber Infrastructure / Nor'easter
8/10
High