US EditionTornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied disaster aid for Arkansas tornadoes, flooding in West Virginia, and a windstorm in Washington state, surprising state leaders who say this is an unprecedented change in response to disasters.
- Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington stated the state's appeal for $34 million met the 'very clear criteria to qualify' after severe storm impacts, expressing that they were really relying on that funding.
- Michael Coen, a former chief of staff at FEMA, noted that President Donald Trump has 'broad discretion' to approve or deny disaster requests, leaving state leaders uncertain about the criteria for assistance.
- The National Security Council emphasized that states must enhance emergency management to deal with risks as disasters become more frequent due to climate change.
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Mississippi Leaders Still ‘Hopeful’ Trump Will Approve FEMA Aid
Mississippi officials remain hopeful that local tornado survivors will get help from FEMA, even after the White House denied funding for other states hit by the same extreme weather. The post Mississippi Leaders ‘Hopeful’ Trump Will Approve FEMA Aid for Tornado-Ravaged Communities, Despite a Month-Long Wait appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Casper Star-Tribune
Trump’s FEMA denies aid, catching states by surprise
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.
Pioneer Press
Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more
By Alex Brown, Stateline.org ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied federal assistance for tornadoes in Arkansas, flooding in West Virginia and a windstorm in Washington state. It also has refused North Carolina’s request for exte…
Daily Journal
Mississippi congressional delegation urges Trump to provide disaster relief after tornadoes
Mississippi’s congressional delegation hopes President Donald Trump’s administration will approve a disaster declaration for the state after deadly tornadoes ripped through the South, but the request has been pending for a month.
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