Moore: FEMA Denial of Aid to Western Maryland Is Petty, Partisan and Punishing

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STATE PLOTS NEXT STEPS TO HELP W. MARYLAND AFTER ‘GUT PUNCH’ FROM FEMA: A decision to deny federal emergency aid to areas of Western Maryland hit hard by flooding in May is being called petty, partisan and punishing by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). State, federal and local officials met for 90 minutes inside a Westernport restaurant Sunday to discuss last week’s denial by FEMA and the next steps they can take. While there is bipartisan agreement …

Moore: FEMA denial of aid to Western Maryland is petty, partisan and punishing

Rep. April McClain Delaney, Gov. Wes Moore and Westernport Mayor Judy Hamilton speak to reporters Sunday after a 90-minute meeting to discuss the recent FEMA denail of an request for areas hit by devastating floods in May. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)A decision to deny federal emergency aid to areas of Western Maryland hit hard by flooding in May is being called petty, partisan and punishing by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). State, f…

‘Hello! It’s Us!’: Trump Voters Getting ‘Screwed’ After Flood Aid Denied for Rural Maryland While GOP States Get Millions; Black Governor Told Emergency Relief Is 'Not Warranted'

President Donald Trump has denied Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s request for disaster relief after massive flooding in the western part of the state in May. At the same time though he approved recovery funds for Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky. Moore requested almost $16 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help devastated Allegany and Garrett counties after historic flash flooding damaged more than 200 homes and busi…

Denied federal flood relief, a Maryland town is left on its own

Residents of Westernport, Maryland, overwhelmingly voted for Trump. But after FEMA denied its aid request, the town feels like he’s turned his back on them.

Gov. Moore criticizes Trump's denial of disaster relief for Western Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore visited Western Maryland on Sunday to meet with Westernport residents and elected officials, reinforcing his support for areas impacted by devastating flooding in May after President Donald Trump denied federal disaster relief. The flooding left behind damage to homes, buildings, bridges and roadways in Allegany and Garrett counties. Moore wrote a letter to the White House in June asking for federal assistance to help resolve the …

FEMA denial of aid to Western Maryland is petty, partisan and punishing - Finnoexpert

Rep. April McClain Delaney, Gov. Wes Moore and Westernport Mayor Judy Hamilton speak to reporters Sunday after a 90-minute meeting to discuss the recent FEMA denail of an request for areas hit by devastating floods in May. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) A decision to deny federal emergency aid to areas of Western Maryland hit hard by flooding in May is being called petty, partisan and punishing by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). State, …