An informational briefing will get underway there at 5 p.m. on Monday, Kittleman will hold a meeting for residents, businesses and property owners affected by the storm at the Ellicott City 50+ Center, located at 9401 Frederick Road, the county executive said in a news release. RELATED: Here's How You Can Help Those Impacted By Ellicott City Floodingīetween 4:30-8 p.m. Those affected by the storm who are in need of non-emergency assistance can call Howard County's Police Department at 41. The Resident Information Line is open for those impacted by flooding in Ellicott City. Howard County officials say the Roger Carter Center located in the 3000 block of Milltowne Drive in Ellicott City is open as an emergency shelter for people who need to shower, use the bathrooms or charge mobile devices. Trees thrown up on Smith Ave Bridge /yG5N7RVowe- Jay Newman July 31, 2016 "No one other than emergency personnel are allowed in (the Main Street area)," chief Gardner told reporters. At last check, authorities had closed off the downtown area to anyone who is not a first responder, as crews work to cleanup debris and assess which buildings still pose a hazard. About 170 vehicles were washed away by high waters, which witnesses said were waist high at times, and are in the process of being towed to Centennial High School where residents will be able to retrieve them, starting as soon as Tuesday.Ī day later, it's too early to provide an accurate tally of the damage, Kittleman and emergency management officials said. One year ago, a severe storm resulted in extensive flooding in Ellicott City and Howard County, resulting. The ensuing flooding damaged more than 200 buildings, with 4-5 of them being completely destroyed and between 20-30 others sustaining major damage, Kittleman said. PHILADELPHIA The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continue to support recovery in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland. Officials said the rising waters pushed the Centennial dam to the brink, but the water levels have since receded. "Nearly 6 inches of rain fell between 7 and 9 p.m.," which is nearly the equivalent of a month's rainfall, Kittleman said.
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