In light of recent storms, how well prepared is Maryland for hurricanes?

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have ravaged states on the southern portion of the East Coast, causing property damage, death and extensive coastal flooding. With Maryland’s long coastline and the world’s evolving climate, how well is the state prepared to weather a high-caliber storm? The Maryland Department of Emergency Management works with federal, state and local partners to coordinate preparation, response and recovery activities for Maryland’s hurricane program, Edward McDonough, an agency spokesman, told The Baltimore Sun in an email Friday.