Maryland Governor Requests FEMA Damage Assessment After Western Flooding

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has requested that FEMA conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments in Allegany and Garrett counties following severe flooding in mid-May, which caused significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and prompted evacuations. This assessment is a critical step to determine whether Maryland qualifies for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, enabling federal assistance to support recovery efforts. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management, local emergency officials, and FEMA will collaborate on the assessment, with local authorities urging for it to be scheduled promptly. Gov. Moore emphasized the urgency, noting the extensive damage and the need to accelerate recovery work, while Maryland's emergency teams have been actively supporting affected communities. This coordinated response aims to ensure Marylanders receive necessary aid as they rebuild. The ongoing efforts demonstrate a unified state and federal approach to managing the aftermath of the flooding disaster.