Anne Arundel legislators propose state recovery fund to expedite aid after natural disasters like 2021 Annapolis tornado

Five state legislators from Anne Arundel County have proposed a bill to create a disaster recovery fund that they say would distribute money more quickly to local jurisdictions and impacted residents following a natural disaster. Annapolis Sen. Sarah Elfreth, the lead sponsor of Senate Bill 650, said the legislation was inspired by the response to tornadoes and floods in Annapolis and Ellicott City over the past few years.