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flag FEMA denied disaster aid to rural Arizona counties, citing flawed criteria that ignore high costs and remote conditions, sparking calls for policy reform.

flag FEMA’s denial of disaster aid to several rural Arizona counties has sparked criticism over its failure to account for the high costs and logistical challenges in sparsely populated areas with large federal land holdings. flag Advocates argue current criteria overlook the unique burdens faced by remote communities, urging FEMA to revise its policies to consider county size and federal land share. flag The decision, which excluded a county from nearly $30 million in storm relief, has intensified calls for equitable disaster assistance that reflects the realities of rural America.

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