Moore requests FEMA assessment in areas damaged by flooding

Moore requests FEMA assessment in areas damaged by flooding

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore Friday issued a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct damage assessments in areas of Western Maryland that were recently impacted by severe flooding.

Governor Moore seeks federal aid for western Maryland flooding

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in Western Maryland earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore has requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assessment will help determine if the state meets the criteria for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid for communities impacted by the May 13-14 floods. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding caused significant damage…