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State to lead appeal after FEMA denies federal disaster declaration; Gila County to supply documentation
Summary
After FEMA denied a federal disaster declaration for September flooding, state emergency officials will lead an appeal using aggregated damage figures; Gila County emergency management reported local documented damage and will provide supporting documentation.
Gila County emergency management told supervisors on Jan. 6 that FEMA denied the county’s federal disaster declaration request for September flood events and that the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (DEMA) and the governor’s office will lead an appeal.
Michael O'Driscoll, who presented the update, said the state will draft the appeal letter and rely on Gila County to supply…
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