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NH Governor Submits Disaster Declaration Request for Disaster Relief Funding

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Matt Wyatt

On August 30th, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a major disaster declaration and provide federal emergency assistance for the damage that occurred in New Hampshire as a result of severe weather and flooding from July 9 – July 17, 2023.

A copy of the Governor’s Disaster Declaration request can be found here.

On August 31st, Governor Sununu wrote to members of New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation with concerns regarding the recent notice sent by FEMA to the states regarding the suspension of payments from the Disaster Relief Fund and the switch to Immediate Needs Funding.

A copy of the Governor’s letter to New Hampshire’s congressional delegation can be found here.

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