FEMA validates 33.7 million damages claims in Allegany and Garrett counties

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has validated $33.7 million in damages claims for Allegany and Garrett counties in Maryland. This announcement comes amid ongoing requests for disaster relief in the region.

Despite the validation of these claims, there has been no official decree from former President Donald Trump to authorize the disaster relief. Allegany and Garrett counties have historically supported Trump, voting in favor of him in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections. Local residents have expressed disappointment, feeling that their needs are not being prioritized compared to international financial aid, such as the recent $40 billion bailout to Argentina.

This situation has drawn attention to the disparity in federal disaster assistance, with some residents questioning the allocation of resources. For further context on federal aid and its implications, see recent developments regarding FEMA aid to flood-hit Maryland counties.