This morning, Delegate Shaneka Henson and the District 30A delegation met with Governor Larry Hogan, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Annapolis City Mayor Gavin Buckley, and other elected officials to tour the damage from Wednesday's tornado after effects. Many local businesses in the 1900 block of West Street had roof and other exterior damage. Neighboring communities in Parole and Annapolis Gardens are without power and water, and appeared to have encountered the brunt of the storm damage. While touring south county, damage to the Center for Applied Technology--South and the athletic fields at South River High School were assessed. Thankfully there were no casualties or major injuries at this time.
Scam Alert. Residents and businesses burdened with the aftermath are strongly encouraged to check for a licensed identification number (MHIC) when seeking repair or cleanup work (such as tree removal). Licensed contractors should provide a license identification number (MHIC) that can be searched in the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) website here: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/pq/, or call 1-888-218-5925 (toll free). Using licensed contractors provides you the backing of the State of Maryland so that you are not the victim of scammers who often prey on victims after natural disasters. Protect yourself and your bank account.
Annapolis Community Engagement: The extent of the destruction is devastating, but the community has come together to provide an all one Community Resource Center to assist residents and businesses affected by the storm. The Center will be located at Mount Olive Community Life Center, 2 Hicks Avenue, Annapolis, MD starting at 2 p.m. today Thursday 9/2/21 and will be open until 8 p.m. this evening. The Center will continue to offer services in the coming days.
Southern District Community Reception and Resource Center: The Family Assistance Center for those impacted by yesterday’s tornado are available at 2 p.m.until 8pm this afternoon in the Community Room at the Southern District Police Station. Anne Arundel County Crisis Response, the Red Cross, county departments of Social Services and Inspections and Permits, the county Department of Aging, and the school system will have representatives on hand. This is an opportunity for community members needing any services to receive assistance. If you need assistance from any of these agencies, please go to the Southern District Police Station, located at 35 Stepneys Lane in Edgewater, at 2 p.m. today.
Anne Arundel County Response. County Executive Pittman and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Preeti Emrick also announced a new damage assessment portal launched by OEM in partnership with the Fire Department. Residents and businesses can report any damage that was incurred as a result of the severe weather in Arundel County Damage Assessment Data Collection form through Sept. 23, 2021 - the form can be found at www.aacounty.org/damagesurvey. Residents and businesses should note that the tool is not a substitute for submitting insurance claims, and that the damage assessment submission does not in any way guarantee federal, state, or local reimbursement.
Important Details:
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County Executive Steuart Pittman declares State of Emergency. Executive order, HERE,
- Mayor Buckley signed a State of Emergency early in the day on Thursday.
- BGE is reporting 959 Annapolis customers without power.
- The City of Annapolis hopes to reopen West Street in the 1900 block by 2 p.m. on Thursday.
- Department of Planning and Zoning building inspectors have determined there are 38 people displaced with 3 buildings destroyed, 24 condemned buildings, 26 structures with major damage, and 49 buildings with minor damage. Those numbers are expected to rise as inspectors continue their work on Thursday.
Resources:
Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Annapolis
410-216-9167 (Annapolis)
Office of Community Services: 410- 980-4581
Office of Emergency Management, Anne Arundel County
(410) 222-0600 ( AACO)
Crisis Response Team: 410-768-5522
Emergency Shelter screening and Crisis Response Warm-line:
410-269-4749 or 410-768-7260
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging: 410- 222-4257
Debris Management #1
Type: Two (2) dumpsters
Debris Management #2
Type: Two (2) Dumpsters
Location marked with "Permit Parking Only" sign
Location marked with "Permit Parking Only" sign
Impacted residents can also visit one of two family assistance centers from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. today. The Edgewater family assistance center will be located at the Southern District Police Station community room. The Annapolis family assistance center will be located at the Mount Olive AME Church.
Residents can also report damage by contacting the Office of Emergency Management at 410-222-0600. If the call is after hours, residents should leave a message with their name, number, and the type and amount of damage incurred.
An alternate format is available upon request. Contact the Office of Emergency Management at 410-222-0600 or [email protected]. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.
A special thank you to all the first responders and emergency personnel city, county and statewide who have been working around the clock to repair our city. Please feel free to reach out our Office for information and resources.
SPECIAL NOTE: Many people are without power and internet. If you know someone who can use these resources please share them. Thank you
