A bipartisan group of Arizona representatives are urging President Donald Trump to approve a disaster declaration to pay for flood damage in Gila and Mohave counties.
Extreme September flooding caused serious harm in both counties.
An estimated 312 homes were damaged and more than 180 people needed emergency shelter or temporary housing.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in both Gila and Mohave counties following the flooding and requested a “major disaster declaration” from the federal government.
Hobbs requested a declaration for Gila County on Oct. 4. She asked again for both counties on Oct. 24.
Disaster declarations free up federal resources and assistance for critical repairs.
That would help Arizona with an estimated $34 million in losses.
Six Arizona Congressmen and Senators signed onto a letter to Trump last week including two Republicans and four Democrats.
“Approximately 6 to 10 inches of rainfall occurred within 48 hours, overwhelming local watersheds, triggering flash floods and debris floods, and causing widespread destruction to homes. Entire neighborhoods were inundated, roads became impassable, bridges were washed out, families were displaced, and hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged,” the members wrote.
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