Rep. Larsen criticized FEMA's April 24 denial of Washington's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program request following December floods, despite prior approval of major disaster declarations for Public and Individual Assistance. The statement highlights ongoing recovery challenges.
Source: federalregister. Original: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/23/2026-07964/presidential-declaration-amendment-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-state-of-hawaii