If you are in immediate danger call 9-1-1.

2-1-1 can help you find resources to prepare for disasters. Search the 2-1-1 database to find resources for Disaster Preparedness or Disaster Relief. You can search for things like post disaster food services, transportation, donations, disaster loans, cash grants, recovery organizations and more.

211 also has MdReady/MdListo, an English and Spanish text message program with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, to alert you before, during and after a crisis. Anyone can sign up for MdReady/MdListo alerts.

Know the threats:

For access to preparedness tips and information, install the MdReady web app by visiting MdReady.Maryland.gov on your mobile device’s web browser. To receive text alerts, tips, and resources related to threats and hazards that may affect Maryland, text "MdReady" to 211-631 or "MdListo" to receive texts in Spanish.

Role Of 211 During Disasters

If you have been affected by a disaster, you can call 2-1-1 to find up-to-date disaster-related information and resources in your community.

211MD provides rumor control and offers up-to-date information about constantly changing disaster-related resources. We have established contacts to get the most recent information about evacuation plans, temporary shelters, feeding sites, water trucks, medical care etc. We can also give information about which local service providers are still able to offer their typical services.

Providing this essential information can free up emergency responders to do the work they are best suited to do for the community. We try to take a burden off of the 911 system, leaving it free for real emergencies.