President Barack Obama has declared eight Maryland counties disaster zones, making them eligible for federal aid. The funds will go towards storm damage during the month of December.
Gov. Martin O'Malley issued a statement Saturday following Obama's official Disaster Declaration for Maryland's December snowstorm, which brought more than 20 inches of snow to many parts of the state: "Late yesterday, President Obama issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the December snowstorm, which allows the State and local jurisdictions to recover some of the extraordinary costs associated with that event," O'Malley said.O'Malley also thanked Senators Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin Cardin, Leader Steny Hoyer, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, Chris Van Hollen and Elijah Cummings for their hard work over these past several weeks to ensure recovery of funds related to both the December as well as the most recent February storms, as state and local governments continue to struggle with snow removal costs during this extreme winter season.
SOURCE: WBAL
”"I expect emergency designation for the February storms to be approved soon after Gov. O'Malley makes his request and for Maryland to be reimbursed in a timely manner." - Sen. Barbara Mikulski |
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