US EditionFEMA Denies Aid to Arizona Counties After Disastrous Monsoon Floods
State officials report $33 million in damages from September floods and argue recovery needs surpass local capacity as they appeal FEMA's denial of disaster aid.
- FEMA denied aid to Arizona counties after monsoon floods caused an estimated $33 million in damages, stating the disaster was within state capabilities to manage.
- The flooding resulted in multiple deaths, damaging properties, and led to approximately $23 million in damage to roads and utilities.
- The state intends to appeal FEMA's decision, highlighting that local recovery needs exceed their capacity.
- Governor Katie Hobbs criticized the decision, stating it leaves Arizonans without necessary assistance after severe storms.
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Mohave Daily News
Kingman MinerOur View: FEMA’s decision fails rural Arizona
When nearly $30 million in storm damage isn’t enough to qualify for federal disaster relief, something is wrong. That’s exactly what happened after September’s flooding in Mohave County, when FEMA rejected Arizona’s request for help. Gov. Katie Hobbs is appealing…
Hobbs Blasts FEMA for Denying Disaster Aid After Devastating Gila and Mohave County Floods
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is sharply criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the agency denied the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following severe late-September flooding that ravaged Gila and Mohave Counties. The September 25–27 monsoon storms caused widespread destruction to homes, bridges, and public infrastructure, as well as the loss of three… Source
Hobbs appeals FEMA denial of disaster aid for Gila, Mohave County flooding
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is appealing a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency denying Arizona’s request for a major disaster declaration following severe flooding that struck Gila and Mohave counties in late September.
FEMA denies disaster aid funding for Gila, Mohave counties
The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for funding to help cities like Globe rebuild after record floods caused widespread damage to public infrastructure, homes and critical services.
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