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Rhode Island’s Blizzard Relief Denied | Providence News
Rhode Island’s $19 million snowstorm relief request was denied by FEMA — and now the state’s fighting to reverse course, but experts say it’s a long shot. FEMA sees itself as a last resort, expecting states to handle predictable weather costs first — and this blizzard wasn’t a hurricane, so why should it be different? Under Trump, FEMA’s denial rate for snow disasters doubled — from 15% to nearly 30% — sparking questions about transparency and political influence. Rhode Island has a month to appeal, but no deadline from FEMA means they’re just waiting in the dark. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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