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Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods

“From May 12 to 14, extreme rainfall caused water to rise to a historic 12.4 feet in Georges Creek, which spilled over and forced evacuations in Allegany and Garrett counties. Schoolchildren were ferried to safety by boat. The floods damaged more than 200 homes, numerous businesses, roads, bridges, railroads, sewer systems, drinking water and public utilities in several Western Maryland towns, including Westernport.”


“Maryland’s need met federal thresholds — $321,460 for Allegany County and $11,674,953 for the state — that typically trigger public assistance from FEMA, Moore said. Still, the state’s request for aid was denied.”


An aerial view of the flooded downtown area in Westernport, Maryland, on May 13. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
An aerial view of the flooded downtown area in Westernport, Maryland, on May 13. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

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