Governor Wes Moore Appeals Federal Flood Aid Denial for Western Maryland

Governor Wes Moore appeals federal flood aid denial for western Maryland

Governor Wes Moore is renewing efforts to secure federal disaster aid for Allegany and Garrett Counties following the devastating spring floods that submerged parts of Western Maryland earlier this year.

Cost of Western Maryland flood damage more than doubles; state to appeal FEMA aid denial

From left, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6th), Gov. Wes Moore and Westernport Mayor Judy Hamilton speak to reporters In July. The three were part of a meeting to discuss a decision by FEMA to deny federal aid to help areas of the state recover from devastating floods in May. Moore appealed that denial Tuesday in a letter to President Donald Trump. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters.)The cost of damage to two Western Maryland counties…

Gov. Moore appeals FEMA denial of Western Maryland flood aid

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appealed the federal government’s denial of aid to help Western Maryland communities recover from intense flooding this spring.

Governor Wes Moore appeals FEMA denial of flood aid to Western Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has appealed the federal government's denial of a Major Disaster Declaration for flooding in Western Maryland in May.The state's initial request for aid was denied on July 22 in a letter from FEMA that stated assistance in Maryland was deemed unwarranted.Floodwaters impacted more than 200 homes and businesses in western Maryland. Georges Creek reached a near-record level of 12.41 feet, overflowing into several towns in Allegan…

Gov. Moore appeals Trump's denial for disaster relief

Gov. Wes Moore appeals Trump's denial of FEMA aid. May floods caused $33.7M in damages, surpassing Maryland's federal assistance threshold.

Gov. Wes Moore appeals denial of Western Maryland Disaster Declaration

Governor Wes Moore announced the appeal of President Trump’s denial for a Major Disaster Declaration for flooding that occurred in Western Maryland this past Ma