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The Trump administration notified Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Monday that it denied two disaster declaration appeals, which would have opened up federal funding to support wildfire and flood recovery in the state.
Polis, a Democrat, asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue major disaster declarations last year for the Elk and Lee Fires in Rio Blanco County and for flooding in western Colorado. Declarations would have opened up FEMA funding to help Colorado communities recovering from the natural disasters. The denial means the affected communities will have fewer resources to recover from the disasters and build infrastructure to prevent future damages.
The state will explore “every available path” to support the communities, but the federal government is meant to be a reliable partner in disaster recovery, Polis said.
coloradonewsline.com
Polis, a Democrat, asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue major disaster declarations last year for the Elk and Lee Fires in Rio Blanco County and for flooding in western Colorado. Declarations would have opened up FEMA funding to help Colorado communities recovering from the natural disasters. The denial means the affected communities will have fewer resources to recover from the disasters and build infrastructure to prevent future damages.
The state will explore “every available path” to support the communities, but the federal government is meant to be a reliable partner in disaster recovery, Polis said.
Trump administration denies fire and flood disaster assistance for Colorado | Colorado Newsline
The Trump administration denied Colorado's disaster declaration appeals, which would have opened up funding for wildfire and flood recovery.
coloradonewsline.com
