Overview

• On July 23, FEMA determined supplemental aid under the Stafford Act was not warranted despite damage estimates exceeding county ($321,460) and state ($11.6 million) thresholds.
• Gov. Wes Moore has filed an appeal to overturn the denial and secure federal support for infrastructure repairs and disaster recovery projects.
• Joint assessments by FEMA, MDEM and local officials estimated $15.8 million in emergency response costs and damage to more than 200 homes, businesses, roads and utilities.
• Non-profits and volunteer coalitions coordinated by Maryland VOAD have cleared debris from over 124 homes and installed temporary shower and laundry trailers for displaced residents.
• The decision aligns with President Trump’s initiative to shift disaster response responsibilities to states and his proposal to “wean” states off FEMA support following the 2025 hurricane season.