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Moore Vows Lawsuit as Maryland Appeals FEMA Flood Aid Rejection

The governor has mobilized $1.5 million in emergency relief for impacted Western Maryland communities following mid-May floods.

From left, Ashley Rishel from the Allegany County 911 and Lesley Moran help clean up Main Street after flooding on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Westernport, Md.
Gov. Wes Moore visits Western Maryland amid flood recovery efforts. (Handout)
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Overview

  • Maryland’s formal appeal of FEMA’s denial of disaster aid is pending with no set decision date.
  • Gov. Wes Moore pledged legal action against President Trump’s administration to challenge the rejection of federal support.
  • The state has allocated $1.5 million from its disaster recovery fund to assist flood-damaged communities in Allegany and Garrett counties.
  • Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and local officials condemned the administration’s decision as punitive, noting FEMA approved over $10 million for similar damage in West Virginia.
  • The dispute underscores a broader Trump administration policy shift toward limiting federal disaster assistance and urging states to shoulder greater recovery costs.