FEMA Stonewalls, Coburn Demands Explanation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) claims it can't release information about why it denied individual assistance to Oklahoma after last winter's ice storms and Senator Tom Coburn is demanding an explanation. He says FEMA's failure to explain its reasons for denying aid is unacceptable.
The request for FEMA aid was made by Governor Brad Henry.
A FEMA administrator said the request was denied because it was determined the state could adequately respond to the damage from the ice storm.
Phil Bacharach, a spokesman for Henry, says the application for assistance made a strong, clear case. He said state officials are baffled by FEMA's denial.
The request for FEMA aid was made by Governor Brad Henry.
A FEMA administrator said the request was denied because it was determined the state could adequately respond to the damage from the ice storm.
Phil Bacharach, a spokesman for Henry, says the application for assistance made a strong, clear case. He said state officials are baffled by FEMA's denial.
Labels: 2007 Ice Storm, Brad Henry, FEMA
posted by Mike McCarville @ 12:12 PM
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