If a disaster struck the Baltimore region, it could be days before major services are restored. Would you be ready if that happened?

The Baltimore region is susceptible to a variety of natural and man-made emergencies. Hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes and severe winter storms occur here periodically. And every day, traffic moves through our region carrying hazardous materials -- and the risk of a transportation disaster.

This online resource highlights the basic steps every family in the Baltimore region should take in order to get through the first, critical 72 hours following an emergency."