{"id":3775,"date":"2026-07-17T16:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=3775"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:42:11","slug":"devastating-blow-arizona-leaders-react-to-femas-denial-of-globe-flooding-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=3775","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Devastating blow\u2019: Arizona leaders react to FEMA\u2019s denial of Globe flooding appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p><b>PHOENIX (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 Several Arizona leaders are voicing disapproval and disappointment after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied an appeal to provide aid to Gila County communities affected by deadly floodwaters. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=3773\">Investigation underway after inmate dies at Pima County Jail<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEMA declined Arizona\u2019s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration tied to the September 2025 flooding in the Globe-Miami communities, concluding the event was \u201cnot of such severity and magnitude that warrants a major disaster declaration,\u201d according to the agency\u2019s determination cited by the city. <\/p>\n<p>The denial also applies to Arizona\u2019s request for public assistance to Gila and Mohave Counties and statewide hazard mitigation help.<\/p>\n<p>Floodwaters turned downtown Globe into a river last September. Three people died, and 1,000 floating propane tanks caused a major hazardous materials emergency. Gov. Katie Hobbs initially declared a state of emergency in Sept. 2025 and requested the Federal Major Disaster Declaration a month later. <\/p>\n<p>FEMA denied Arizona\u2019s first request for federal funding in Dec. 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Gov. Hobbs calls decision \u2018cruel and reckless\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The governor called the decision a \u201cdevastating blow\u201d to Gila and Mohave County residents and Tribal communities. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThree lives were lost in these floods, and critical infrastructure was completely destroyed. Arizona clearly met the threshold for this funding, and my administration worked alongside bipartisan members of our congressional delegation and local leaders for six months to secure it, yet the federal government refused to deliver support for Arizonans in need. Despite this cruel and reckless decision from out-of-touch Washington politicians, I will not stop fighting for the families, businesses, and communities impacted by these storms,\u201d Gov. Hobbs statement read. <\/p>\n<p>The governor\u2019s office says the state will continue working with local leaders, Tribal communities, nonprofits and Arizona congressmembers, including Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton and GOP Rep. Eli Crane, to identify additional resources and long-term recovery efforts. <\/p>\n<h2>Disappointment from Globe and Miami mayors<\/h2>\n<p>Globe Mayor Al Gameros stressed that recovery efforts are not over despite the \u201cdeeply disappointing\u201d decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will continue working with our local, county, state, and federal partners to move critical projects forward and build a safer, more resilient community. While we respect the federal review process, this determination does not reflect the significant impacts experienced by our residents, businesses, and public infrastructure,\u201d he shared. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe extend our appreciation to Governor Hobbs for her efforts in this appeal process and especially for providing $ 10 million in this year\u2019s state budget to Gila County for flood Mitigation projects.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=3771\">Renter\u2019s home devastated in storm, has no insurance to cover damage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Miami Mayor Gil Madrid echoed similar statements, calling the decision a \u201csetback.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people of Miami have shown incredible resilience in the face of last year\u2019s devastating floods, but recovery is far from complete. The denial of Arizona\u2019s FEMA appeal is a setback, not just for our town, but for every resident and business still feeling the impacts. Our flood mitigation funding to date is a mere 30 to 40 percent of our needs. We will continue working alongside Gila County, the State of Arizona, and our federal partners to pursue every opportunity for assistance. Our community deserves the support needed to fully recover and prepare for future disasters,\u201d he shared. <\/p>\n<h2>Rep. Crane responds to decision <\/h2>\n<p>GOP Rep. Crane represents Arizona\u2019s District 2, which covers the Globe-Miami communities. He shared the following statement about the decision:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m disappointed with this decision by FEMA. I think their bureaucracy fails to account for the unique challenges imposed on rural Arizonans who are surrounded by federal land. I\u2019m grateful to our partners at the Department of Transportation, the Department of Agriculture, and the Small Business Administration, which led to well over $50 million in assistance to Gila County. We will continue advocating for these communities that are still recovering from last year\u2019s floods,\u201d he shared. <\/p>\n<h2>FEMA\u2019s response<\/h2>\n<p>A FEMA spokesperson responded to Arizona\u2019s Family regarding the agency\u2019s decision with the following statement Thursday afternoon:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust like all declaration requests, FEMA follows the Stafford Act and its regulations to support the determination process on whether federal assistance is warranted to supplement state, local, tribal or territorial efforts and capabilities provided by Arizona. The law and regulations require FEMA to review each request closely and consider the unique circumstances of disaster-caused damages as well as state and local capacity. <\/p>\n<p>FEMA assesses a number of factors to determine the severity, magnitude and impact of a disaster event. Major disaster declaration request evaluation factors considered include estimated cost of the assistance, localized impacts, insurance coverage in force, hazard mitigation, recent multiple disasters, programs of other federal assistance, state fiscal capacity and resource availability, uninsured home and personal property losses, disaster-impacted population profile, impact to community infrastructure, casualties, and disaster related unemployment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><i>See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <\/i><i>Please click here to report it<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? 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