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Heat illness, rip currents, and pedestrian traffic near the Boardwalk spike when crowds peak. Keep kids in sight on busy sand, hydrate between drinks if you are out at night, and know that 911 location pins on high-rises can confuse responders—share cross streets. Urgent care waits grow on Saturday evenings; know the route to Atlantic General in Berlin.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol · Atlantic General Hospital
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
