FEMA To Conduct Assessments Of Damage From Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Next Week

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Staff with the Federal Emergency Management Agency volition adjacent week measure the harm caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida successful Anne Arundel and Cecil counties to assistance find if the authorities wants to question national assistance.

On Monday, Sept. 13, national officials with FEMA Region 3 volition conscionable with authorities and section agencies to behaviour a Preliminary Damage Assessment.

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Using the accusation that’s collected, Gov. Larry Hogan tin past find if the harm is beyond what Maryland tin grip and the authorities wants to marque a ceremonial petition to the White House for national relief.

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In Anne Arundel County, an EF-2 tornado deed Annapolis connected Sept. 1, and the damage caused by the tempest led to 26 buildings being condemned. The National Weather Service confirmed 2 tornadoes touched down successful the county, the different being an EF-0 successful Edgewater.

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In Cecil County, the Elk River rose to important levels and caused flooding successful Elkton.

CBS Baltimore Staff