Empire Towers Safety Perimeter Update | Baltimore News

Empire Towers in Anne Arundel County is in crisis as critical structural damage threatens collapse, forcing a 150-foot safety perimeter and road closures — but officials assure nearby businesses they’re safe to visit. Damage was first spotted last Thursday, revealing compromised columns and stressed beams, prompting urgent stabilization efforts. Business owners are scrambling, hauling supplies by hand and questioning the repair timeline. A $2,500 disaster recovery grant is available, but confusion over eligibility has left some nearby businesses excluded. A structural engineering firm is now on-site to begin stabilization — the top priority: securing the building so roads can reopen, though the full scope of damage remains unclear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e35b1e05a288ef1