Maryland Receives FEMA Emergency Declaration Following Severe Winter Storm

What Happened

On January 24, 2026, a federal emergency declaration (EM-3634-MD) was issued for the state of Maryland in response to a severe winter storm. The incident period began on January 23, 2026, and is currently ongoing. This emergency declaration allows for federal support to supplement state and local response efforts.

Affected Areas

The following jurisdictions in Maryland have been designated for federal assistance:

• Baltimore
• Talbot County
• Washington County
• Wicomico County
• Worcester County
• Somerset County

Federal Assistance Available

Under this emergency declaration, FEMA has activated the Public Assistance (PA) program for the designated areas. This program provides federal funding for emergency protective measures.

At this time, Individual Assistance (IA), the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), and Hazard Mitigation (HM) programs have not been declared for this incident.

What You Should Do

Residents and local officials in the affected areas are encouraged to monitor local weather reports and follow instructions from emergency management personnel. For information regarding federal assistance and eligibility, individuals can visit the official FEMA website or contact their local emergency management office.

Source

Information provided by FEMA.