Maryland's Emergency Text Alerts
MdReady's enhanced technology delivers lightning-fast alerts for severe weather, floods, wildfires and public health threats. Get alerts for your location(s) and in your preferred language.
This partnership between 211 Maryland and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management keeps you informed so you can plan and prepare.
Customize Your Alerts
211 Maryland offers text message alert programs which provide region-specific resource information or provide disaster alerts. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Text STOP to the same number to unsubscribe. For help, text HELP. Full SMS terms at https://211md.org/sms/ and privacy policy will also apply.
If you have any questions while updating your preferences, email info@211md.org.
About MdReady
Since February 2020, 211 has partnered with MDEM to deliver text alerts before, during and after a crisis. Nearly 200,000 people have subscribed to these alerts.
This new technology allows us to reach subscribers in just over six minutes.
By choosing their preferred language and location(s), users can receive more personalized alerts. Translation is available in 185 languages.
In an emergency like a flash flood, water levels can rise several feet in a matter of minutes, so every second counts.
MdReady/MdListo is always ready to help Maryland prepare, stay informed and recover.
For access to preparedness tips and information, install the MdReady web app by visiting MdReady.Maryland.gov on your mobile device’s web browser.