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County Announces Repair Work to Begin at Empire Towers Following Mass Evacuation
Officials say 100 people were evacuated and $2,500 grants are available as crews work to stabilize the building.
- On Wednesday, Anne Arundel County officials confirmed the 10-story Empire Towers in Glen Burnie remains unsafe following unpermitted construction work that compromised the building last week. Remediation to install structural supports begins this week.
- Unpermitted construction on the underground parking garage caused structural failure, triggering a 911 call and the emergency evacuation of 100 occupants on Thursday. Assistant Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Larry Schultz said, "These columns are no longer supporting that section of the parking garage."
- Officials established a 150-foot safety perimeter around the structure to mitigate potential collapse risks. Road closures on Eighth Avenue and Route 648 disrupted nearby businesses, though the county adjusted perimeters Wednesday to improve access.
- To assist businesses forced to close, the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation launched the Empire Towers Disaster Recovery Grant Program. Eligible business owners may apply for $2,500 grants to offset losses caused by the ongoing closure.
- While initial estimates suggest 10 days for shoring installation, contractors expressed skepticism regarding the timeline. Anne Arundel Emergency Management Director Preeti Emrick emphasized that "the county's primary concern in this situation is public safety.
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