ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O’Malley has issued an executive order that’s intended to minimize potential flood damage in new and reconstructed state buildings.

The Democratic governor announced the order on Friday. The administration says it’s aimed at increasing Maryland’s long-term resiliency to storm-related flooding and sea level rise.

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