FEMA
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“States that regularly experience snow should plan and handle these activities as part of their regular operations.”
FEMA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
FEMA said states that regularly experience snow should plan and handle snow removal as part of regular operations.
“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.
“is in Massachusetts, a ‘blue’ state.”
FEMA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
FEMA noted that Trump approved snow assistance for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, which it said is in Massachusetts, a blue state.
“Simply having record or near-record snowfall does not automatically qualify a state or community for federal aid if the overall impact and damages do not meet the necessary criteria,”
FEMA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-29
FEMA said in a statement that record snowfall alone does not automatically qualify a state for federal aid.