Flood recovery aid is becoming available for residents and businesses impacted by the May 13, 2025, flooding in Garrett County and the surrounding region. As recovery efforts continue, both regional and federal partners are stepping in to provide critical financial support.
One of the first programs launched is from the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCC), which is now offering flood recovery loans to businesses in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. These funds can be used for cleanup and remediation, replacement of equipment and inventory, and recovery from business revenue losses.
For more information or to request a loan application, please call (301) 689-1300 or email relief@tccwmd.org.
In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is preparing to roll out low-interest disaster relief loans to include up to $500,000 for homeowners to repair or replace primary residences, $100,000 for homeowners and renters for personal property, and up to $2 million for businesses and nonprofits for physical or economic losses.
To help residents access these resources, the Garrett County Office of Emergency Management is coordinating with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to open an in-person Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC).
Location details, hours of operation, and contact information for the DLOC will be shared as soon as they are finalized.
“We’re committed to helping our community recover quickly and access every available resource,” said Justin Orendorf, Director, Garrett County Emergency Management. “Our team is working closely with Steve Kelley and the Garrett County Community Development team to connect local businesses and residents with loan programs and support services as they navigate the recovery process.”
Garrett County Emergency Management will continue to monitor regional impacts and provide updates as more assistance becomes available.
For questions related to Emergency Management, please call 301-334-7280 and for questions related to Community Development, please call 301-334-1921.
