FEMA Denies Michigan's Appeal for Additional Aid
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's appeal for additional federal aid after a historic ice storm in March has been denied by FEMA.
In a letter to Whitmer, FEMA stated that the impact of the storm "was not of such severity and magnitude to warrant the designation of the Individual Assistance Program." A request for utility assistance was also denied.
The state originally filed the appeal in August, seeking funds to support repairs to damaged utilities and help residents with housing and disaster-related losses.
Previously, President Trump approved a federal disaster declaration in July, authorizing funding for emergency work and certain permanent repairs.
FEMA maintains that the impact from the storm "was not of such severity and magnitude to warrant the designation of the Individual Assistance Program."
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Author's summary: FEMA denies Michigan aid appeal.
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