Trump approves millions in FEMA aid to Idaho for storm damage
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Idaho will receive millions in federal aid after severe weather hit the state over the weekend.
“I just spoke with Governor Brad Little (who has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election!), and informed him that the Great State of Idaho has been approved to be given $4.5 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration Request for Severe Storms, Winds, Flooding, and Landslides,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Requests for presidential disaster declaration are submitted by state governors to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and approved by the president.
Since Tuesday, Trump has announced FEMA aid approvals for nine states, with Florida receiving the largest amount at $415.9 million.
Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
Nampa said its crews spent “21 long hours, logging 162 working hours” removing “532,300 gallons of water” from flooded areas.
Little shared his appreciation to Trump in a social media post of his own.
“The Gem State appreciates your support and commitment to Idahoans,” Little said.
The Governor’s Office did not immediately respond to the Idaho Statesman’s questions about where the aid would be sent and how it would be used.
