The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied Washington state’s request for $34 million in emergency relief funds to repair damage from a deadly bomb cyclone storm in November, as announced by Governor Bob Ferguson. Despite meeting all application criteria, the denial cited that assistance was “not warranted,” prompting the state to plan an appeal within 30 days. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about FEMA’s future and funding decisions, especially amidst discussions on restructuring disaster response initiatives under the current and previous administrations.
