FEMA Denies State's Flood Prevention Funding, Awards Millions

0:00FEMA just dropped nearly $1.5 million to Washington community's hit by that brutal December flood funding local fixes like culvert, replacements, and risk studies. But they shocked down the state's bigger ass for statewide preventive infrastructure, which could have unlocked up to $36.6 million. Dollars. Earlier this week, the cash went to places like Enemclaw for nearly $930,000 on Cree Coberts, Snohomish County for A, $300,000 flood study, and the Department of Ecology for an $180,000 strategy on high-risk spots. Meanwhile, Oregon scored over $19 million for their long-term projects. Lawmakers aren't happy. Rep Brick Larson called the denial unacceptable, stressing mitigation beats just recovery every time. Rep Suzanne Del Bene noted some funds got delayed by the old Homeland Security Secretary. But Atmospheric River dumped rain for 18 days, smashing records and wrecking roads, levies, and more across Western Washington.

1:02Nationwide, FEMA's pushing $250 million into over 100 flood projects. President Trump greenlit major disaster declarations, so recovery bucks are flowing for clean-up, repairs, and help to tribes and counties, though. Reports show slower aid to blue states. Folks still rebuilding can hit up disaster assistance.gov to check eligibility, or swing by the Whatcom County Center in Sumas. Stay dry out there, Washington more floods could be coming. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI.