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Moore and Delaney Tour Westernport as Maryland Appeals FEMA Denial

Maryland’s use of state funds to repair flood damage underscores its appeal of FEMA’s aid denial.

From left, Ashley Rishel from the Allegany County 911 and Lesley Moran help clean up Main Street after flooding on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Westernport, Md.
Gov. Wes Moore visits Western Maryland amid flood recovery efforts. (Handout)
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Overview

  • Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney visited Westernport on July 27 to meet with residents and assess progress in repairing flood-damaged homes and businesses.
  • Maryland filed a formal appeal on July 23 after FEMA deemed the state’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration "not warranted."
  • The state has directed almost $1.5 million toward rebuilding infrastructure in Allegany and Garrett counties after mid-May flooding.
  • A joint damage assessment by FEMA and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management estimated $15.8 million in costs, exceeding federal thresholds for aid.
  • Officials have not set a timeline for the appeal decision and say they will pursue every available recovery resource to support long-term rebuilding.