IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to recent heavy rainfall on Tuesday, May 13, certain areas of Allegany County experienced severe flooding. While the water has subsided, cleanup efforts are underway in parts of our destination. The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and we continue to actively monitor the situation in coordination with local emergency services. Please note: many parts of our destination are operating as normal, including our downtowns in Frostburg and Cumberland, Rocky Gap State Park, etc. For a full list of our attractions, public lands, and trails impacted, please Click Here.
At this time, we advise the following:
- Avoid travel to affected areas until further notice.
- Follow detour signs and instructions from emergency personnel.
- Contact your lodging provider or tour operator for the latest updates or service changes.
We understand this may affect your travel plans and are here to support you with up-to-date information and guidance.
For real-time updates and emergency resources, please follow:
- Allegany County Department of Emergency Services
- Allegany County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
- Allegany County Government – Maryland
Please stay safe and check back regularly for updates.
Temporary Business Closures
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Public Lands, Attractions & Trail Updates
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Road Closures and Detours
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Emergency Resources
- Allegany County Government
- Allegany County Department of Emergency Services - Call 911 (Or 10-digit direct-dial number 301-777-7111)
- Allegany County Sheriff's Department - Call 911 for Emergency (Or 10-digit direct-dial number 301-777-1585)
Emergency Shelters
Bruce Outreach Center
398 Philos Ave
Westernport, MD 21562
301-359-9706
Midland Fire Hall
14823 Broadway St SW
Midland, MD 21542
301-463-6114
How To Help
If you or your organization would like to support recovery efforts, please coordinate directly with our official donation's coordinator:
Samantha Twigg:
443-597-5119
samantha.twigg@maryland.gov
Contact and Updates
We appreciate your patience and concern during this time. Our hearts are with everyone affected, and we are working with our partners to ensure a safe recovery. Please stay safe and check back for the latest information.
Tourism inquiries can be directed to 301-777-5132 or tourism@alleganygov.org. Follow our social media channels for continued updates.