Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is mobilizing a massive statewide response to stave off a potential disaster from a dam breach that already has local officials organizing voluntary evacuations.
Weeklong rainfall forced the large Conowingo Dam on Thursday to open multiple spill gates, a warning sign that the dam is having difficulties holding back the water of the Susquehanna River.
“Maryland state agencies are actively engaged and working around the clock to provide any support needed to Port Deposit and the areas surrounding the Conowingo Dam,” said the Republican governor. “I urge all local residents to put safety first and heed all warnings from local officials.”
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Md. Gov: "Maryland state agencies are actively engaged and working around the clock to provide any support needed to Port Deposit and the areas surrounding the Conowingo Dam,"https://t.co/jKVG5iOKj6
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 27, 2018
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