Suffer Blizzard Damage? Report It: County Officials

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Anne Arundel County residents, businesses and nonprofits affected by last month’s blizzard are being urged by officials to contact the Office of Emergency Management to report the type and extent of loss they experienced.

The damage must be a direct result of the snowstorm, including losses in business revenue due to closures. This information will be used to determine areas around the state that may require assistance in the recovery process.

“We continue to feel the effects of this historic snowfall,” said County Executive Steve Schuh in a news release. “Gathering information from business owners and residents will help us adequately assess this storm’s impact on our county.”

Anne Arundel County residents and business owners should contact Teresa Chapman with the Office of Emergency Management at (410)-222-0606 to provide information on their damages or losses. They should be prepared with an estimate of the amount of loss, as well as information on their insurance coverage, if any.

Businesses, property owners and renters could potentially be eligible to receive loan assistance for inventory, personal belongings and buildings that were damaged by the storm.

Certain nonprofit organizations may also be eligible to receive reimbursement for purchases, preparedness, response and recovery work associated with the winter storm.

The deadline for reporting storm damage is Friday, Feb. 12.