Trump Reverses Decision to Reject California's Request for Wildfire Relief
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Source: New York Times
MORAGA, Calif. — President Trump reversed himself on Friday, approving a package of wildfire disaster relief for California hours after officials from his administration had explained why the state should not receive the aid.
“Just got off the phone with President Trump who has approved our Major Disaster Declaration request,” Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said in a statement. “Grateful for his quick response.”
The disaster relief aid covers six major wildfires that scorched more than 1.8 million acres in land, destroyed thousands of structures and caused at least three deaths last month.
The relief package adds to the 68 fire-related aid packages for California that Mr. Trump has approved during his tenure: 61 for firefighting, five for disaster relief and two for support of emergency services.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/us/trump-california-wildfire-relief.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
Good for Governor Gavin Newsom.
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