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Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
Seven states gained federal recovery aid as dozens of other disaster requests and appeals remain under review, officials said.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump approved major disaster declaration requests for seven states—Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington—allowing affected communities to access federal support for recovery.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin now oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency, signaling a leadership shift from his predecessor Kristi Noem, who was fired by Trump in March.
- In Montana, severe winter storms and winds tore the roof off Park City Public Schools in January, spreading asbestos-contaminated materials that forced extensive local remediation efforts before students could return.
- White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said Trump responds with 'great care and consideration,' while Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the decision 'deeply frustrating' after being denied support despite over $33 million in damages.
- Amid an eight-week DHS shutdown, about 15 disaster assistance requests remain pending, and the administration has not approved hazard mitigation funding for more than a year, constraining long-term recovery resilience.
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Trump approves disaster requests for Washington, Oregon
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access federal support. About 15 requests for assistance from others states and tribes for extreme weather events this year and last seem to be pending, along with three appeals of previous denials. Read more...
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Trump approves disaster aid for 7 states
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this past week, according to information the Federal Emergency Management Agency released Saturday, allowing affected communities to access federal support.
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washingtonstatestandard.comTrump approves disaster declaration for WA flooding
President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that hit Washington in December, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday. The much-anticipated decision makes money available for individuals, nonprofits and state, tribal and local governments. This could include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost
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