(Reisterstown, MD) -- Hurricane season is underway, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management is urging residents to begin their preparedness efforts now.
MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland says the NOAA hurricane forecast is calling for a very active season and in Maryland high winds, storm surge, tidal and inland flooding can be deadly.
Marylanders can find out if they're in an evacuation zone at KnowYourZoneMD.com.
For more information on emergency plans and supply kits, visit MDEM, FEMA or the American Red Cross.
24/7 News Source contributed to this report.