Annapolis Office of Emergency Management

06/13/2026

6/13/26 at 2 PM — Following last night’s storm, crews from the Annapolis Department of Planning and Zoning are working to assess damage to properties.

If you are within Annapolis city limits and have experienced damage to your property, please report it (with photos, if available) at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/60c7a4047e36471499da8aeac14a43ca.

A tool used to allow citizens to report damages

06/13/2026

UPDATE: 6/13/26 at 8 PM --
At this time, the following intersections are closed due to downed trees and wires:
* College Ave. and North St.
* Annapolis St. and Monterey Ave.

Traffic lights are out at:
* Bay Ridge Rd. and Tyler Ave.
* Melvin Ave. and Ridgely Ave.

Please continue to use caution on roadways and stay away from downed trees and wires.

6/13/26 at 12:43 AM -- Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring reports of power outages, downed trees, and residential property damage following tonight's thunderstorm in Annapolis.

Please exercise extreme caution while travelling and stay away from downed trees, debris, and power lines.

To report a power outage or downed wires, please call, text, or submit a report to BGE directly:
• Call BGE at 1-877-778-2222
• Online via BGE’s reporting website
• Text OUT to MYBGE (69243)

For urgent needs, such as emergency shelter or medial concerns related to power loss, contact OEM at 410-216-9167 or [email protected].

06/12/2026

6/11/26: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for the Annapolis area until 9:30 PM. Damaging winds and hail are possible.
✔️ Secure loose outdoor items
✔️ Stay indoors if possible
✔️ Remain weather-aware
✔️ Monitor official sources for updates
✔️ Be prepared for the possibility of downed trees/lines or power outages

06/10/2026

6/10/26 at 3:48 PM – Emergency Management is monitoring the excessive heat forecast and severe weather with heavy rainfall that may impact Annapolis over the next few days.

Today: Isolated strong thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding. Marginal Risk for severe weather today.

Thursday: Additional thunderstorms are possible, and any storms that develop could become severe. Slight Risk for severe weather.

Friday: Thunderstorm coverage is expected to increase as a cold front approaches. Slight Risk for severe weather remains, with a potential upgrade to Enhanced Risk if confidence in stronger storms increases.

The City of Annapolis is expected to see heat indices up to 102°F between Thursday and Friday.

Cooling Centers will be activated at the following locations:

• Roger “Pip” Moyer Community Recreation Center: 273 Hilltop Lane
Thursday, June 11th, 2026, and Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• American Legion Post #141: 1707 Forest Dr
Thursday, June 11th, 2026, and Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Annapolis Michael E. Busch Library: 1410 West Street
Thursday, June 11th, 2026, and Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Annapolis Senior Activity Center: 119 S. Villa Ave
Thursday, June 11th, 2026, and Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

06/10/2026

6/10/26 -- Congratulations to two outstanding members of our team! At this year's Maryland Emergency Management Association Symposium, our department was proud to see two of our senior leaders recognized for their exceptional contributions to Emergency Management.

🏆 David Mandell, our Deputy Director, won Mitigation Project of the Year. Dave was honored for his decade-long dedication to the Annapolis City Dock Resilience and Revitalization Project. Through his tireless pursuit of grant funding, Dave helped secure approximately $50 million, including a $35.5M FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, to protect City Dock from flooding for generations to come. Construction is now underway!

🏆Mary Kate "MK" Seborowski was awarded Maryland Emergency Manager of the Year. In nearly ten years of service to the City of Annapolis, MK has played a key role in our preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, helping lead the City through complex incidents such as COVID-19, power outages, tornadoes, and more. She also represents and advocates for Maryland Emergency Managers as the IAEM Region 3 State Representative. Her professional excellence elevates the standard of our profession in Annapolis and beyond.

We are incredibly proud of MK and Dave. Their dedication, expertise, and perseverance make Annapolis safer and stronger.

06/10/2026

Last night, Mayor Jared Littmann and members of the Annapolis City Council introduced the City's newest leadership team members at a community meeting. These members play a critical role in shaping the City's policies and operations to support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities.

• Yolanda Lewis – City Manager
• Charles Hall – Human Resources Director
• Karen Ajayi – Finance Director
• Anthony Kupersmith – City Attorney

Welcome aboard! The Emergency Management team looks forward to collaborating with our new leaders as we continue to serve and protect the residents of Annapolis.

Pictured left to right: Alderwoman Janice Allsup-Johnson (Ward 4), Alderman Keanuú Smith-Brown (Ward 3), Mayor Jared Littmann, City Manager Yolanda Lewis, City Attorney Anthony Kupersmith, Human Resources Director Charles Hall, Finance Director Karen Ajayi

06/06/2026

6/6/26 at 6:05 pm -- The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington (NWS) has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch to include Annapolis until 8:00 pm tonight. These storms are moving very fast, so impacts in any area will be around 10-20 minutes at most, though the lightning threat lingers afterward.

• Weather can change at any time and without much notice. Know how to get emergency alerts and updates.

• Follow official sources such as Emergency Management and the NWS.

• Severe Thunderstorm Watches are jurisdiction or county-wide. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are more targeted and issued for areas where impacts are anticipated.

06/02/2026

6/2/26 at 2:15 PM -- The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season has arrived, and lasts until November 30.

Even in a below-normal hurricane season, it only takes one storm to impact our community. Now is the time to prepare!

Read on to learn how to:

🗒 Make a plan
🎒 Gather supplies
📣 Stay informed

For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit ready.gov/hurricane. For a full list of emergency supplies, visit ready.gov/kit.

Throughout the season, make sure you have multiple ways to receive information. Stay informed by monitoring trusted sources:

* Alert Annapolis: Receive emergency texts, calls, and emails from the City of Annapolis. Sign up at https://alertannapolis.civicready.com/ or text “ANNAPOLIS” to 38276.

* Prepare Me Annapolis Mobile App: Download the free PrepareMe Annapolis app for real-time alerts and emergency information, available on both the App Store and Google Play

05/29/2026

5/29/26 at 2:54 PM –Reminder from the Annapolis Department of Public Works:

Beginning tomorrow, May 30th, Westgate Circle will be partially closed between eastbound West St and westbound Spa Rd due to construction. Work will begin at 7:00 AM and may continue until 5:00 PM. Eastbound West St and westbound Spa Rd will also be closed from Brown St to Westgate Circle. Flagging operations on both ends of Brown St will be in effect for the duration of this construction work. Please use caution in the area tomorrow and follow detour directions!

05/22/2026

5/22/26 at 12:52 PM --Special Event Update: USNA Graduation has Concluded

The United States Naval Academy graduation has concluded. Continue to expect an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area. Follow the direction of public safety professionals.