Prince George's County borders Washington DC to the east and south and hosts the University of Maryland College Park NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the FBI Academy training facility. The Patuxent and Anacostia Rivers create flooding risk and Ida in 2021 caused serious flash flooding. The county's proximity to the capital and concentration of federal facilities creates significant national security 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Terrorism Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (301) 583-2222 |
| Emergency Shelters | 20 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 I-495 US-50 MD-4 |
// County Profile
| County | Prince George’s County MD |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Population | 967 |
| Area | 487 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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St. Mary’s County MD
Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Baltimore County MD
Hurricane / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Cecil County MD
Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Charles County MD
Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
6/10
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Anne Arundel County MD
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
6/10
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Dorchester County MD
Hurricane / Chesapeake Flooding
6/10
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