With FEMA aid to rebuild from riots denied, Minnesota looks elsewhere
With FEMA aid to rebuild from riots denied, Minnesota looks elsewhere
https://www.startribune.com/with-fema-aid-to-rebuild-from-riots-denied-minnesota-looks-elsewhere/571731112/
Denied federal aid to help rebuild burned-out, vandalized businesses in the wake of riots that followed George Floyds killing, Minnesota leaders pondered their next steps Saturday.
But its not yet clear what other sources of funds they may tap.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday denied Gov. Tim Walzs request for nearly $16 million in aid to help rebuild and repair structures in Minneapolis and St. Paul, many of them left in ruins by the riots and fires that erupted during protests of Floyds May 25 death while in Minneapolis police custody.
On July 2, Walz had asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster for the state of Minnesota. More than 1,500 buildings were damaged by fires, looting and vandalism, racking up more than $500 million in damages, according to Walz. The $16 million would have been used to reimburse local governments for debris clearing, repair and rebuilding costs.
In a prepared statement, FEMA said Saturday that after a thorough review, the agency determined that the impact to public infrastructure is within the capabilities of the local and state governments to recover from.
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With FEMA aid to rebuild from riots denied, Minnesota looks elsewhere (Original Post)
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Jul 2020
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