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Governor Ferguson Demands FEMA Aid After Disaster Denial

4/14/2025

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is taking a stand against FEMA's puzzling denial of disaster relief funds following last November's devastating bomb cyclone, which inflicted over $34 million in damages. Despite the application meeting all necessary criteria, it was rejected without reason. Ferguson's passionate call for federal support underscores the critical need for recovery resources in the wake of this disaster.

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is taking a stand against FEMA's puzzling denial of disaster relief funds following last November's devastating bomb cyclone, which inflicted over $34 million in damages. Despite the application meeting all necessary criteria, it was rejected without reason. Ferguson's passionate call for federal support underscores the critical need for recovery resources in the wake of this disaster.