The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday again denied Gov. Jan Brewer's request for a disaster declaration for the Yarnell Hill fire, which killed 19 firefighters and destroyed more than 100 homes in June.
On Saturday, Trump approved California Gov. Jerry Brown's request for a disaster declaration for Shasta County, where the Carr Fire has scorched more than 160,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,600 structures.
On Sunday evening, President Barack Obama spoke with the Governor John Bel Edwards, to say his request for an emergency declaration had been granted for the state's flood response and recovery efforts, a spokeswoman for the administration said.
Since then, President Barack Obama has granted Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's request for an emergency declaration, and the National Guard has begun assisting with a door-to-door water delivery effort.
President Barack Obama approved Louisiana's request for a federal disaster declaration, Governor Bobby Jindal said.
On September 20, two days after Hurricane Isabel passed the state, Governor Ruth Ann Minner made a formal request for a federal disaster declaration for the state.
President Donald Trump on Sunday approved California Gov. Jerry Brown's (D) request for a major disaster declaration, which makes additional federal funding available for fire response and provides assistance to evacuees in Shasta County.
The government was planning to distribute food and water to residents affected by the storm, Mr. Fortuño said, adding that it was also ready to submit its request for a state of emergency declaration by the federal government, if necessary.
In New York, Rep. Nan Hayworth (R) endorsed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) request for a similar pre-disaster emergency declaration from Obama, Capitol Tonight reported.
New Jersey governor Jim Florio requested a declaration for portions of the coastline, but the request was denied because of the funding needs of other disasters, such as Hurricane Hugo, Hurricane Bob, and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Rather, the president should address a joint meeting of Congress and request a declaration of war.
