Webthe city of annapolis is preparing for the impacts of tropical storm/tropical depression debby, expected to reach the annapolis area thursday and into friday.
Weblast friday, the floodwaters in downtown annapolis surged to over 4 feet above normal levels at city dock.
The city estimates that the storm cost 19 businesses.
Webthe first step with big rain in the forecast is sandbagging.
The city gave out hundreds to residents and business owners thursday morning.
Webarmed with sandbags, and a lot of experience, residents and business owners in downtown annapolis did everything they could to prepare for the flooding.