O?Malley expands Hanna preparations: Entire state covered by emergency declaration

Published September 5, 2008 4:00am ET



Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley expanded a state of “pre-disaster emergency” Friday in anticipation of downpours and heavy winds as Tropical Storm Hanna sweeps the region Saturday.

The entire state is now covered by the declaration, which Thursday was limited to the Eastern Shore. It authorizes  the deployment of National Guard troops and activates an interstate assistance agreement and federal aid reimbursement.

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