Overview
- A 911 caller led to the evacuation after unpermitted work in the underground garage caused ceilings to sag, exposed rebar and a partial floor shift on July 9.
- Anne Arundel County has set a 150-foot safety perimeter and closed nearby lanes to protect a potential collapse zone around the 10-story office tower.
- The building owner has hired a licensed structural engineering firm but contractors cannot safely assess most of the garage until shoring is installed.
- Officials estimate roughly 10 days to install structural supports once remediation begins, while dozens of vehicles remain trapped and tenants and nearby businesses face lost income.
- The county says the owner is responsible for repairs and that the Department of Inspections and Permits will review any unpermitted work while a new county webpage and relief grants starting at $2,500 offer information and aid.