US EditionTrump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Maryland’s flood damage exceeded $33.7 million, but the Trump administration denied aid, reflecting its policy of shifting disaster recovery costs to states.
- On October 23, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration denied Maryland state government’s appeal for reconsideration of a disaster declaration, one of four federal requests rejected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
- Maryland appealed in August with fresh data after May flooding severely impacted its two westernmost counties, reporting $33.7 million in damage, over three times the federal aid threshold.
- Maryland has used state funds, deploying over $450,000 from its State Disaster Recovery Fund, while Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the FEMA denial `deeply frustrating`.
- President Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, with the tribe receiving public and individual assistance and a 100% cost share for 90 days.
- An AP analysis found approvals are slower under this administration, the president has suggested 'phasing out' FEMA, and Abigail Jackson said the president orders thorough reviews.
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Trump administration denies appeal for Western Maryland flood aid
Gov. Wes Moore (D) inspects damage at a library in Westernport on May 15, in the wake of flooding in Western Maryland. FEMA this week turned down the state's appeal for relief funding for the flood. (Photo by Patrick Siebert/Governor's office)By Audrey Keefe WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Thursday denied an appeal for federal disaster aid to Western Maryland for the May floods in Allegany and Garrett counties. The appeal for a major di…
Trump Authorizes FEMA Aid, but Not for Blue States
President Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe late Wednesday, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois, and Maryland and leaving other states waiting longer for answers. The decisions fell mostly along party lines, with Trump touting on social media Wednesday...
Trump Issues Disaster Declarations for Alaska, Denies Illinois ...
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