Annapolis the Maryland state capital sits on the Chesapeake Bay and faces serious hurricane storm surge risk. The city already experiences chronic tidal flooding from sea level rise with downtown streets regularly flooding during king tides. The Naval Academy creates critical military infrastructure emergency planning considerations. Sandy caused significant bay flooding in 2012 and major Atlantic hurricanes create serious surge risk throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.
// 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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- Backup Generator
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (410) 263-7997 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-97 US-50 MD-2 MD-3 |
| Elevation | 32 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Anne Arundel County MD
Maryland · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk
// Other Cities in Anne Arundel County MD
Glen Burnie MD
Port / Industrial / Flooding
7/10
High
Linthicum MD
Airport / NSA / Industrial
7/10
High
Severna Park MD
NSA Proximity / Flooding / Suburban
6/10
Moderate
Arnold MD
NSA Proximity / Naval Academy / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Pasadena MD
Port / Industrial / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Edgewater MD
Flooding / Naval Academy / Chesapeake Bay
6/10
Moderate