California secured a Major Disaster Declaration and disaster relief from the White House on Friday after the Trump administration previously turned down its request.
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California secured a Major Disaster Declaration and disaster relief from the White House on Friday after the Trump administration previously turned down its request. Earlier in the day, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office of Emergency Services said that the White House had rejected its request for emergency funds, and that the state would appeal it. FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor sent Newsom a letter Oct.14 that said “it has been determined that the damage from this event was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and voluntary agencies.” A FEMA spokesperson also told Fox News earlier in the day Friday that the request had been denied because “damage assessments FEMA conducted” determined that the federal government’s assistance wasn’t necessary.
