Governor Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties beginning Sept. 2nd in anticipation of heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding associated with Tropical Storm Hermine.
According to the governor, the Executive Order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to those counties.
“While the path of Tropical Storm Hermine remains uncertain, this state of emergency will ensure that resources and support are readily available if flooding and other damage does occur,” said Hogan. “I strongly encourage Marylanders to pay close attention to this storm system and, if appropriate, to start preparing for potential flooding or any other possible hazards.”
The Hogan administration has directed state agencies to prepare to respond to the effects of this storm, including the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. Rain, wind, and localized flooding may continue throughout the weekend and into early next week.
For more information, residents can also go to MEMA’s website at mema.maryland.gov.
Governor Larry Hogan Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency for Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland https://t.co/WYB1ZJbZhq
— Larry Hogan (@LarryHogan) September 2, 2016
Latest thinking (6pm Fri) on effects from #Hermine in the DC-Balt area. We wl still need to monitor it into nxt wk. pic.twitter.com/qxWsubtnej
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) September 2, 2016
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