White House rejects Maryland's request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says

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Source: CBS News, based on information from WJZ

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White House rejects Maryland's request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says

By JT Moodee Lockman
Updated on: July 23, 2025 / 5:45 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore

The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding in May damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday.

The governor requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration in June to aid in the recovery effort after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) found that it could cost nearly $15.8 million.

"These communities demonstrated a clear need through FEMA's own process, and Maryland will appeal the decision to seek all available resources to support the recovery efforts," the governor said Wednesday.

Flooding in Western Maryland

Flash flooding on May 13 damaged more than 200 homes and affected businesses, roads and public utilities. People were rescued from flooded schools, and some were trapped overnight during power outages.


Severe flooding devastated some Western Maryland communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, where children had to be rescued from their schools this week.
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According to the governor's office, the heavy rainfall caused Georges Creek to overflow into several nearby towns. ... Local, state and federal responders aided in rescue efforts after a State of Emergency was declared.

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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-fema-flooding-disaster-assistance-request-denied/

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Western Maryland is as red as can be.

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FEMA denies disaster assistance for western Maryland after May flooding, governor says
Winston Rogers

Wed, July 23rd 2025 at 4:13 PM
Updated Wed, July 23rd 2025 at 6:35 PM

WASHINGTON (7News) — Maryland will not receive federal disaster funding to help recovery efforts after devastating flooding in May that heavily impacted the state's western region, according to a statement from Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the Governor's office, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) claimed the May flooding in Garrett and Allegany counties, which caused roughly $15.8 million in damages and response costs, did not meet federal disaster assistance criteria.

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