FEMA fails to deliver already approved funds for Aberdeen-Hoquiam: Rep. Randall demands answers
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Emily Randall [D, WA-06], sent a letter to acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], Robert Fenton, demanding answers to why FEMA continues to delay funds that were awarded to the Aberdeen-Hoquiam Flood Protection Project, and why the funding will be $12.35 million less than what was originally approved for the project.
Randall also calls attention to concerning reports that the Trump administration has been diverting FEMA funds to the Department of Homeland Security.
“FEMA Region 10 approved their request at $47 million, but headquarters denied that amount and replaced it with $34.65 million of grant funding. To make matters worse, FEMA intends to disburse funds [in] September 2026, one year later than FEMA previously committed. This community has waited long enough. This is unacceptable and it is dangerous,” wrote Randall.
“It is equally concerning to see a new published report by the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic De…