ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Annapolis Maritime Museum will be closed until further notice.
This follows last week's storm which brought historic flooding to the area.
According to the museum, 18 inches of water infiltrated the walls of the building.
"The Bay water in particular can be insidious. We actually have what you use for a shower for most of our walls, however behind that are wood supports and wood gets wet and can be compromised," Alice Estrada, President and CEO of Annapolis Maritime Museum said.
As result emergency repairs are required forcing the museum's closure.
Luckily staff safely secured valuables on display before the storm hit.
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley previously said water marks reached 5.1 feet above normal, making it the third worst flooding event in city history.
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Buckley has since declared a state of emergency opening up grant funding for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the storm.
"All donations and memberships are deeply appreciated especially during this vulnerable time," Estrada said.
The museum says it's developing methods to avoid similar situations in the future.
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