Trump approves disaster declaration for WA flooding

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that hit Washington in December, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday.

The much-anticipated decision makes money available for individuals, nonprofits and state, tribal and local governments. This could include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover those recovering from the disaster, and cost-sharing for emergency work on public facilities damaged by the storms.

“This is excellent news,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said Saturday. “I appreciate the president approving a major disaster declaration.”

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A FEMA press release doesn’t specify how much money Trump is opening up for Washington.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/trump-approves-disaster-declaration-for-wa-flooding/