Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman (foreground) said, “It’s a difficult scene down there.” (Mike Jordan/BPE) Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency for Ellicott City. We told them we are here to help in anyway that’s possible, and we greatly appreciate our Federal partners coming to offer assistance and encouragement for all of us.” They have gone through hell to get to where they were before this flood, and now they are going through it all over again. “We’ve had a chance to talk with some of the shop owners, and they are as devastated as you can expect. Paul’s Church, County Executive Allan Kittleman said, “It’s still a difficult scene down there. press conference in the parking lot behind Old St. And while most residents and visitors have checked in as safe, rescue teams continue to search for a 39-year-old National Guardsman who was last seen disappearing in the raging waters behind the La Palapa Grill at the height of the flood.Įllicott City is a disaster area, and the emotions we encountered while talking with people ranged from shock and heartache to anger over what many see as the bitter fruits of over-development.Īt a 2 p.m. (Mike Jordan/BPE)ĮLLICOTT CITY, MD - Less than 24-hours after yet another ruinous flood rocked the historic district of Ellicott City, Maryland, public officials, shopkeepers, homeowners and onlookers were trying to come to grips with the startling devastation. Brenda said she spent three harrowing hours waiting to be rescued from Sunday’s flash flood. Jones consoles distraught Ellicott City business owner Brenda Franz.
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