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Lawmakers Call Denial of Disaster Assistance for Western Maryland Floods a ‘Gut Punch’
WESTERN MARYLAND, JUL 23 – Gov. Wes Moore plans to appeal FEMA's denial of $15.8 million in disaster aid despite damage exceeding state and county thresholds after May floods in Western Maryland.
- On July 24, 2025, the White House denied Maryland's $15.8 million FEMA aid request for flood repairs in Western Maryland.
- After three days of extreme rainfall, Moore requested federal assistance on June 13, and FEMA coordinated assessments confirmed damages exceeded thresholds.
- Floodwaters inundated Westernport, evacuating 150 students and damaging over 200 homes, businesses, and utilities.
- Wednesday, Moore said the state will appeal the denial and seek all available resources, with Maryland’s congressional delegation urging the White House to reconsider.
- Amid funding gaps, Allegany County received $459,375 from the State Disaster Recovery Fund on June 10 and local officials may borrow $3 million to $5 million.
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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…
Trump Denies Maryland’s Request for FEMA Aid after Devastating Floods
The White House on Wednesday denied Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s request for $15.8 million in disaster relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to pay for repairs after heavy floods swept through Western Maryland in May.
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