Wicomico County leadership activated emergency protocols Sunday afternoon as severe winter weather approaches the Eastern Shore region.
County officials implemented the emergency declaration at 2:30 p.m. on February 22, 2026, positioning local resources ahead of the anticipated storm system.
The emergency status enables county departments to coordinate response efforts and deploy necessary resources to address weather-related challenges that may impact residents and infrastructure.
Government facilities will remain closed on February 23, 2026, as part of the emergency response measures.
