The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster relief following the devastating floods that struck Allegany and Garrett counties in May. The decision, which also rejected an appeal filed by Governor Wes Moore, leaves residents and local governments in the state’s western panhandle without anticipated federal recovery funding. The flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure, prompting state and loca
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster relief following the devastating floods that struck Allegany and Garrett counties in May. The decision, which also rejected an appeal filed by Governor Wes Moore, leaves residents and local governments in the state’s western panhandle without anticipated federal recovery funding. The flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure, prompting state and loca
Allegany County and surrounding areas in Western Maryland remain in a state of crisis following severe flooding that began earlier in the week, prompting the governor to officially declare a state of emergency after visiting the region. The declaration, issued Thursday, aims to accelerate response and recovery efforts across communities still dealing with the widespread impacts of relentless rain, rising waters, and property damage. The flooding created an immediate threat to publ
Allegany County and surrounding areas in Western Maryland remain in a state of crisis following severe flooding that began earlier in the week, prompting the governor to officially declare a state of emergency after visiting the region. The declaration, issued Thursday, aims to accelerate response and recovery efforts across communities still dealing with the widespread impacts of relentless rain, rising waters, and property damage. The flooding created an immediate threat to publ