In response to the recent flooding along the Savage River corridor, numerous community groups have collected donations to support affected residents. Although no formal request for donations was made, generous contributions were received and are being delivered to impacted residents along Savage... see more

Garrett County Emergency Services continues to assess infrastructure damage caused by recent flooding in the Savage River Road corridor. A significant section of Savage River Road between Big Run Road and Westernport Road has been completely washed out as officials have confirmed that the Savage... see more

Maryland Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy 4.0 (Maryland MADE 4.0) is a program designed to support the growth and advancement of Maryland’s manufacturing sector. The objective of the program is to educate, inform and assist manufacturers with the adoption and deployment of smart... see more

The Garrett County Department of Emergency Management is providing the following midday update regarding the ongoing response to significant flooding in the Savage River area. While water levels have begun to recede, hazardous conditions remain, and the mandatory evacuation order continues to be in... see more

Garrett County Emergency Management has issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION due to severe flooding in the following areas: Savage River Road from the Big Run Campground to Westernport Road. This includes: Wildland Dr, Broadwater Cemetery Rd, and Alice Valley Rd. Rising waters and unsafe conditions make it... see more

Garrett County Emergency Management is issuing a voluntary evacuation notice for residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas due to the threat of significant flooding from around the Savage River Dam. Water is nearing the emergency spill way at this time; however, the integrity of the dam is still... see more

Garrett County Emergency Management is issuing a voluntary evacuation notice for residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas due to the threat of significant flooding from around the Piney Run Dam. Water is nearing the emergency spillway at this time; however, the integrity of the dam is still... see more

5/14/2025 - 1:30PM -Savage River Road from Big Run to Westernport Road -Aarons Run Road at Allegany County line 5/13/2025 - 4:00PM We have had reports of high water necessitating road closures on the following roadways: -Green Lantern Road -Savage and Westernport Road Intersection -Avilton... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Agenda Session Times are Approximate Meeting will also be Live Streamed at http://www.garrettcountymd.gov/live The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a specific... see more

It is with deep sadness that the Department of Emergency Management and Emergency Services announces the death of Samuel Grant, who served as the Director of Garrett County Emergency Management from 2023 to 2025. Sam passed away on May 10th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Sam was a... see more