Key Takeaways:

FEMA denied Maryland’s appeal for disaster relief after historic floods.

Western Maryland communities now lack federal funding for repairs.

Gov. Wes Moore and local officials criticize the decision as politically influenced.

Denied funds prevent access to programs like the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

The federal government informed Gov. Wes Moore Wednesday that his appeal for financial assistance after floods ravaged Allegany and Washington counties earlier this year has been denied.

No additional appeals are able to be filed, leaving residents of Western Maryland without recourse to seek federal disaster funding.

“This outcome is not just deeply frustrating, it also ignores the devastation wrought by historic floods in Appalachia and leaves Marylanders on th

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