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 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.
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.
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.
Mr. Obama has already granted a major disaster declaration request for North Dakota, and ordered federal support into the region, and he has declared a state of emergency in Minnesota.
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.
Take two copies of the petition, Civil Cover Sheet (if required by your county), Notice of Petition (if required by your county), Request for Summary Disposition and Declaration in Support (if required by your county), and an Order, the required fees, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and supporting documentation to your district court.
She told the Northern Echo she waited weeks for requested declaration forms to arrive but when she sent them back, they were not processed on time.
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.
