FEMA Denies Washington State's Bomb Cyclone Relief Funds
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Washington state's request for $34 million in federal emergency relief funds to repair damage from a November bomb cyclone has been denied by FEMA, according to Governor Bob Ferguson. The denial, which lacked explanation, comes despite the state meeting all qualification criteria. Ferguson stated this is unacceptable and plans to appeal the decision. The rejection follows discussions regarding FEMA's future and potential dissolution, raising concerns about disaster relief funding.
Washington state's request for $34 million in federal emergency relief funds to repair damage from a November bomb cyclone has been denied by FEMA, according to Governor Bob Ferguson. The denial, which lacked explanation, comes despite the state meeting all qualification criteria. Ferguson stated this is unacceptable and plans to appeal the decision. The rejection follows discussions regarding FEMA's future and potential dissolution, raising concerns about disaster relief funding.
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