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This would be a separate thread if it was the other way around

 

 

 

Biden admin turns down Ohio's request for disaster assistance after toxic derailment


'FEMA continues to tell Governor DeWine that Ohio is not eligible for assistance,' governor's office says

 

The Biden administration turned down a request for federal disaster assistance from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in the aftermath of the train derailment in the state earlier this month that led to a large release of toxic chemicals.

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) told Ohio's state government that it was not eligible for disaster assistance to help the community recover from the toxic spill, Dan Tierney, a spokesperson for DeWine, told Fox News Digital on Thursday. Tierney explained that FEMA believed the incident didn't qualify as a traditional disaster, such as a tornado or hurricane, for which it usually provides assistance.

 

"The DeWine Administration has been in daily contact with FEMA to discuss the need for federal support, however FEMA continues to tell Governor DeWine that Ohio is not eligible for assistance at this time," DeWine's office said in a statement earlier in the day. "Governor DeWine will continue working with FEMA to determine what assistance can be provided."

 

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-turns-down-ohios-request-disaster-assistance-toxic-derailment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDED:  their response.

 

 

White House explains why it turned down disaster relief for Ohio
Biden administration official: 'What East Palestine needs is much more expansive than what FEMA can provide'
 

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"The Biden Administration is mobilizing a robust, multi-agency effort to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio. Since February 3, the Environmental Protection Agency has had personnel on the ground," the official told Fox News Digital. "FEMA is coordinating with the emergency operations center working closely with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency."

 

"But what East Palestine needs is much more expansive than what FEMA can provide," they continued. "FEMA is on the frontlines when there is a hurricane or tornado. This situation is different."

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-explains-why-turned-down-disaster-relief-ohio

 

 

 

ONLY natural disasters ??    What's changed since they provided $130M to NYC after 9/11?

 

 

 

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