Overview
- FEMA’s Dec. 20 letter said the damage was not beyond state and local capabilities, so supplemental federal assistance was unnecessary.
- The denial covers Public Assistance and statewide Hazard Mitigation support sought for Gila and Mohave counties.
- The state plans to work with local officials and Arizona’s congressional delegation to pursue federal help during the appeal.
- Preliminary assessments put losses above $30 million, with state documents citing just over $33 million in damages.
- Local leaders reported three deaths in Globe and heavy damage to historic downtown areas, and they condemned FEMA’s decision.