Federal government says no to aid for Arizona fire that killed 19 firefighters

 

Federal government says no to aid for Arizona fire that killed 19 firefighters

, Mon August 12, 2013

 

Nineteen firefighters, part of an elite group called the Hotshots, died while battling a wildfire about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix on Sunday, June 30. Here are the 19 victims: Andrew Ashcraft, 29. Nineteen firefighters, part of an elite group called the Hotshots, died while battling a wildfire about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix on Sunday, June 30. Here are the 19 victims: Andrew Ashcraft, 29.

Arizona's top politicians blast the Obama administration over the denial
  • The Yarnell Hill blaze killed 19 firefighters, called "hotshots," in June
  • FEMA says it based its decision on insurance rules; it is not allowed to duplicate private benefits
  • Republican Gov. Jan Brewer criticizes the Obama administration

(CNN) -- Arizona's top politicians blasted the Obama administration and federal officials over the denial of aid in the wake of the state's deadly wildfire.

The Yarnell Hill blaze killed 19 firefighters, called "hotshots," in late June, when it changed directions and engulfed them.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the state's request for assistance based on insurance rules, it said in a statement Friday. It determined that not enough uninsured private individuals had become victims to warrant a payout.

FEMA said it is not permitted to "duplicate benefits provided by insurance companies or other federal agencies."

The agency also declined to issue a "major disaster declaration" for affected areas.

Solemn 100-mile procession for fallen firefighters

Lone survivor pays tribute at Arizona firefighters memorial

Fiery response

The decision drew criticism from Arizona's two Republican senators, John McCain and Jeff Flake.



Widow of firefighter fights for benefits

 

A deadly wildfire leaves behind little but a burned-out car and the remains of a house in a Yarnell, Arizona, neighborhood on Wednesday, July 3. The fire started a week ago near Yarnell, apparently because of lightning strikes. Nineteen firefighters were killed Sunday, June 30, battling the blaze northwest of Phoenix. A deadly wildfire leaves behind little but a burned-out car and the remains of a house in a Yarnell, Arizona, neighborhood on Wednesday, July 3. The fire started a week ago near Yarnell, apparently because of lightning strikes. Nineteen firefighters were killed Sunday, June 30, battling the blaze northwest of Phoenix.
Deadly wildfire burns in Arizona
HIDE CAPTION
/span>

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15
>
>>
 Photos: Arizona wildfire

"We are disappointed that FEMA denied the governor's disaster declaration request for the Yarnell Hill Fire," they said in a joint statement. "It is a shame that FEMA couldn't find it within their mission to help rebuild their homes and lives."

Republican Gov. Jan Brewer directed her criticism directly at the president.

"I am deeply troubled by the Obama administration's decision to deny much-needed recovery assistance in the wake of Arizona's deadliest wildfire," she said in a statement.

In a phone call after the fire, President Barack Obama had pledged support, she said. She felt that he had now backed down.

"With today's denial of the state's request, Arizonans are left questioning what help (the president and vice president) were willing to give," she said.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a memorial for the fallen hotshots in July.

Opinion: Why lasting compassion matters

FEMA firefighting aid

After they perished in the flames, FEMA issued a grant to the state to help cover the costs of fighting the blaze while it was still active.

The fire devoured more than 8,000 acres of woodland. But the Yarnell Hill blaze ravaged two communities, wiping out homes and other buildings.

Arizona's governor and two senators said they want to appeal FEMA's decision.

Check out the member blogs, videos, and discussions @ http://12160.info

Views: 1439

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Well hell no!  They would rather spend it on people who DONT fight in some way for this country. Figures.  Thanks for posting.

..and there ye be ya federal fuchs, now ya have MORE AZ State Gov't employee's HATING you and realizing your a big ass Liar, Fraud and scam artist..Keep it up dickheads, soon you Capitol Hill pricks will be all alone and we will overcome your Oligarch asses easier than originally anticipated

Obama had money to fly his dog solo from Washington to Mass. to their vacation home, but couldn't find the money to help the families of these dead firefighters. Just another example of the crap that's coming from the Obama administration. You have seen anything yet, just wait until Obamacare kicks in full force in 2014 and seniors find out about the big cuts in medicare with the medicare cost control boards (death panels). Someone has to pay for the free insurance for the so-called poor in Obamacare. It's going to be the seniors on medicare.

RSS

"Destroying the New World Order"

TOP CONTENT THIS WEEK

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!

mobile page

12160.info/m

12160 Administrators

 

Latest Activity

Doc Vega posted a blog post
28 minutes ago
tjdavis posted a blog post
17 hours ago
Less Prone favorited tjdavis's video
18 hours ago
Doc Vega's 4 blog posts were featured
18 hours ago
tjdavis's 3 blog posts were featured
18 hours ago
Larry Harmen's blog post was featured
18 hours ago
tjdavis posted a photo
18 hours ago
MAC posted a discussion
yesterday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

New jobs off shore

"It's not surprising many former workers are heading away for better opportunities after being…"
yesterday
cheeki kea posted photos
yesterday
tjdavis posted a photo
yesterday
tjdavis posted videos
yesterday
MAC posted a video

This is INSANE! The Biden administration is doing it in ALL 50 states! | Redacted w Clayton Morris

American Financing:N M L S 1 8 2 3 3 4, N M L S consumer access dot org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.799% for well qualified borrowers. Visit https://...
Friday
tjdavis posted a video

Pete Seeger on being Black Listed in America, 1965: CBC Archives | CBC

In this clip from 1965, folk singer and activist Pete Seeger talks about being black listed for "un-American activities" and his refusal to answer questions ...
Friday
tjdavis posted a photo
Friday
tjdavis posted a blog post
Friday
Doc Vega commented on Doc Vega's blog post Letitia James You know the one who Announced She was going after Donald Trump Now targets Ivermectin!
"The Communists from within will not let you co-exist they will continue to try to steal your…"
Thursday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

Letitia James You know the one who Announced She was going after Donald Trump Now targets Ivermectin!

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/0-1468-600x313.jpg 600w,…See More
Thursday
Mr. Sizzle posted photos
Thursday
Mr. Sizzle favorited Doc Vega's blog post A Message to Illegal Aliens
Thursday

© 2024   Created by truth.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

content and site copyright 12160.info 2007-2019 - all rights reserved. unless otherwise noted