Maryland invokes emergency powers to help flood victims

State Roundup: Insurance administration invokes emergency powers to aid W. Md. flood victims; what happens next to some high profile bills on Moore's desk?

STATE ADMIN INVOKES EMERGENCY POWERS TO AID FLOODED WESTERN MARYLAND: The Maryland Insurance Administration is invoking emergency powers to ensure people in western Maryland have access to drugs and medical equipment after flooding in the region last week. The MIA directed insurers to suspend restrictions on prescription medication refills and the replacement of medical equipment, glasses and dentures for residents in Garrett and Allegany counti…

Maryland invokes emergency powers to help flood victims

Flooding devastated Western Maryland last week, and now the Maryland Insurance Administration is invoking emergency powers to help those affected get access to drugs and medical equipment.

Flooding Caused by Atmospheric River Over Maryland Shows How Climate Change Is Stressing Inland Communities

A flash flood in Allegany and Garrett counties has stretched local emergency systems and emphasizes the need to turn climate resilience planning into tangible action. By Aman Azhar The water surged fast, outpacing local emergency response efforts and trapping nearly 200 students and staff inside Westernport Elementary School in Maryland's Allegany County. Outside, Georges Creek had already breached its banks, flooding nearby homes and streets, w…