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Flood Devastates Westernport, Residents Demand Federal Aid

12/11/2025

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Story summary

A devastating flood struck Westernport, Maryland, damaging the elementary school, firehouse, and municipal buildings.
Volunteers arrived to help.
Local officials requested $16 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid, but the request was denied.
Many residents feel neglected by state and federal authorities.
This discontent helped the county back U.S. President Donald Trump in the previous election, despite the state backing his opponent.

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Story summary

A devastating flood struck Westernport, Maryland, damaging the elementary school, firehouse, and municipal buildings.
Volunteers arrived to help.
Local officials requested $16 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid, but the request was denied.
Many residents feel neglected by state and federal authorities.
This discontent helped the county back U.S. President Donald Trump in the previous election, despite the state backing his opponent.