The Howard County Council voted 5-0 to extend the state of emergency declared after historic flooding in Ellicott City through September 7.
RELATED: Gov. Larry Hogan declares state of emergency in Howard County
The decision comes nearly a week after Governor Larry Hogan signed the executive order to give support and assistance to those affected by flood damage in Howard County.
#BREAKING @HoCoGov Council votes 5-0 in favor to extend declaration of state of emergency. #EllicottCity @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/pTg6e5Ibii
— Erick Ferris (@erick_ferris) August 5, 2016
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