Emergency Broadcasts...
During an emergency or disaster, it is important to get instructions from officials about what you should do to respond. These instructions may include information on evacuating, sheltering in place, or limiting water usage. Because of the potential loss of electricity during an emergency, it is necessary to have a battery powered portable radio or TV and extra batteries.
In the event of an emergency, radios should be tuned to one of the Emergency Alert Stations for official Federal Government announcements, instructions or additional information:
Baltimore:
Washington, DC
WTOP (AM-1500/FM-107.7)
WMAL (AM-630)
TVs should be tuned to the following channels for news updates, including information on school closings:
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