FEMA approved funds for various firefighting costs in Utah following the ongoing wildfire crisis, with Governor Cox addressing the situation.
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Updated Jul 23
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FEMA approved funds for various firefighting costs in Utah following the ongoing wildfire crisis, with Governor Cox addressing the situation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A U.S. Senator from UT introduced legislation on June 30th concerning hazard pay correction for federal wildland firefighters.Sub-event
- Wildfire affects resort operations and safety in Utah.Sub-event
- The Cottonwood Fire reached 59,000 acres, prompting official comments.Sub-event
FEMA provides specific aid for Utah wildfire costs under a newly established funding program.1 source
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The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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Utah
state of the United States of America
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Spencer Cox
18th Governor of Utah since 2021
Related events
- FEMA grants may reimburse up to 75% of firefighting costs for fires that originated in Utah and affected Beaver County.
- FEMA is expected to reimburse state for expenses.
- The National Interagency Fire Center is tracking high numbers of US fires, and FEMA has authorized grant funds for a blaze in Spokane.
- FEMA approved a federal grant to cover costs associated with the Sand Creek fire.
- Federal resources are being diverted to large fires in Colorado and Utah as the Trump administration plans budget cuts to the U.S. Forest Service.