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FEMA Denies Arizona Flood Aid | Tucson News
FEMA just denied Arizona’s appeal for disaster aid after devastating September floods in Gila County, leaving communities without federal funding for recovery or hazard mitigation — even as three lives were lost and a thousand propane tanks created a dangerous emergency. Governor Katie Hobbs called the decision “cruel and reckless,” frustrated that six months of effort by state and congressional leaders fell short, while local mayors echoed the pain, stressing recovery is far from complete. With federal doors shut, Arizona is doubling down: Governor Hobbs has already pledged $10 million in…
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