US EditionWes Moore says Trump denied Maryland disaster assistance after floods
WESTERN MARYLAND, JUL 25 – Maryland plans to appeal after FEMA denied $15.8 million aid request for severe flooding damage in Allegany and Garrett counties, citing unmet federal disaster criteria.
- Maryland will not receive federal disaster funding for recovery after flooding in May, according to Governor Wes Moore's statement.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency determined the damages did not meet the criteria for assistance, despite estimated costs of $15.8 million.
- Governor Wes Moore announced plans to appeal the federal denial, stating, 'These communities demonstrated a clear need through FEMA's own process.'
- Maryland has allocated $459,375 to Allegany County as immediate relief while continuing to seek further federal assistance.
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After helping GOP-led Texas, Trump admin denies FEMA aid to another Democratic-led state
Donald Trump’s administration has denied Maryland’s request for FEMA aid to deal with the fallout of devastating floods in May, continuing the administration’s disturbing trend of denying disaster aid to states led by Democrats.
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Maryland MattersLawmakers call denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland floods a ‘gut punch’
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White House rejects disaster relief Gov. Moore requested for Maryland floods
The Trump White House on Wednesday rejected a disaster relief request from Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) following devastating flooding in Western Maryland. Moore requested $15.8 million in disaster relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repairs due to…
White House rejects disaster relief Wes Moore requested for Maryland floods
The Trump White House on Wednesday rejected a disaster relief request from Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) following devastating flooding in western Maryland. Moore requested $15.8 million in disaster relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repairs due to…
State Roundup: Trump administration denies recovery funds to flooded Allegany, Garrett counties
TRUMP DENIES RECOVERY AID TO FLOODED ALLEGANY, GARRETT COUNTIES: President Donald Trump’s administration denied Maryland’s request for emergency funds to help Allegany and Garrett County communities still recovering from a historic flash flood in May. Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday the state will appeal Trump’s decision. Brenda Wintrode and Sapna Bansil/The Baltimore Banner. Moore is seeking $15.8 million in disaster relief funds from FEMA to pa…
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