VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-29
“Federal assistance is reserved for truly extraordinary events that overwhelm local and state capabilities,”
FEMA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
FEMA said in a statement that federal assistance is reserved for truly extraordinary events that overwhelm state and local capabilities.
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