The White House said it turned down Ohio's request for disaster relief this week because the Federal Emergency Management Agency isn't best suited to deal with the crisis.
following the chemical release earlier this month in eastern Ohio. However, the official said the Federal Emergency Management Agency , the agency that usually provides relief to communities hit by hurricanes and other natural disasters, isn't best equipped to support the state's current needs.
"But what East Palestine needs is much more expansive than what FEMA can provide," they continued."FEMA is on the frontlines when there is a hurricane or tornado. This situation is different." The official highlighted four agencies — the Environmental Protection Agency , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ,and Department of Health and Human Services — that they said are actively assisting local residents on the ground.
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