Now that President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected an appeal for federal disaster aid for counties in Western Maryland affected by historic flooding in May, the region’s officials are working to find ways to pay for an estimated $33.7 million for recovery.

On Thursday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the administration’s rejection “deeply frustrating” and pledged support for the region moving forward, but did not specify what form that support would take.

Allegany County Administrator Jason Bennett said the first ask would be to the state.

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