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Following in the footsteps of Virginia and D.C., President Obama issued a Federal Disaster Declaration for Maryland yesterday, reports the Washington Times. The declaration makes the state eligible for federal funds to help cover costs related to the cleanup and recovery after the June 29 derecho storm.

Maryland officials have put storm damages at $19.4 million, $10 million of which is in Montgomery County alone. Adds the Times:

Almost two-thirds of Maryland’s damage costs were from debris removal, said John Harding Jr., Maryland Emergency Management Agency deputy public assistance officer. Nearly the rest of the costs were from emergency protective measures, like emergency electrical repairs or cooling shelters. Only a small portion was from buildings that were damaged, he said.

D.C. was granted the declaration on Tuesday, and Virginia got it last Friday.