Elkridge on 'Most Vulnerable' List after Storm

Elkridge and two other locations are on Howard County’s “most vulnerable” list after Tropical Storm Lee drenched the region. 

On the list of flood-prone areas are Elkridge, historic Ellicott City and Savage, said Alexandra King, spokeswoman for Howard County government, in an e-mail Thursday.

County officials plan to evaluate these areas in short order.

“We [will] have crews out assessing damage and clearing debris for the next several days,” said County Executive Ken Ulman in a written statement.

Ulman assembled a damage assessment team that includes fire, public works and inspections personnel; this group identified Elkridge, Ellicott City and Savage as priority areas. It will also evaluate roads, bridges and other locations citizens identify, according to a news release.

Should people need help with flooding in their homes or businesses, Howard County has set up an e-mail address .

“Depending on the number of e-mails received and the severity of each situation, the county could potentially qualify for disaster relief and/or assistance from the state and/or federal government,” according to Bob Frances, director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits for Howard County.