Maryland Office of Preparedness and Response

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

With temperatures soaring across the state, the Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds farmers to take immediate steps to prevent heat stress in their livestock. High heat and humidity can quickly impact animal health and productivity. Keep your livestock safe with these critical management tips:

06/11/2026

Stay cool Maryland!!!

UPDATE: Baltimore City has a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert on June 11-12, 2026. A heat advisory has also been issued for Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Harford counties on June 11, 2026.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected today and tomorrow for much of Maryland with heat indexes near 100°. Check on older relatives and neighbors to ensure they have working AC. If not, help them get to a local cooling center. Access cooling centers: bit.ly/MarylandCoolingCenters.

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone at the Maryland Department of Health - Maryland Responds Medical Reserves Corps for all that you do to keep Marylanders ready for anything!

06/08/2026

Summer days are on the way. Get ready by learning water safety tips to keep you and your family safe at the pool or beach. Learn more about water safety and safe swimming: health.maryland.gov/water-safety.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

OP&R hosted a tabletop exercise today at the Howard County Health Department with parters from across the Baltimore region to discuss what public health and medical coordination would be needed if severe storms were to hit the area. Regular exercises like this keep the state prepared and ready for any weather emergency that could affect the health and safety of Marylanders.

05/29/2026

National Heat Awareness Day serves as a reminder that heatstroke happens faster than we think — especially for kids.

🌡️ NEVER leave a child inside a vehicle.
🌡️ ALWAYS look before you lock.

05/28/2026

RELEASE: First heat death reported in 2026. As temperatures rise, Marylanders are encouraged to contact local health departments for cooling centers, check on older Marylanders and those living alone, and follow heat safety tips. Learn more: bit.ly/4fdUG9G.

05/27/2026

It may not be hot today, but you know Maryland weather. It won't be long until the heat and humidity returns. Get now!

Get ready for summer by taking steps to prepare for extreme heat. 40% of unwanted warmth in your home enters through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out. Check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in. Learn more tips: bit.ly/MDSummerReady.