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Money. Most states have very little funding for emergency recovery, so it's routine to use a federal emergency declaration to authorize federal funding. In gene
by jcrawfordor 4y ago
Money. Most states have very little funding for emergency recovery, so it's routine to use a federal emergency declaration to authorize federal funding. In general with civil emergencies, the state has the authority but the feds have the money.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoHow much money and to do what?
- ashwagary 4y agoTemporary housing for the residents most directly in harms way. Low interest loans for people needing to relocate permanently. Both can help people avoid long term health consequences if this is as dangerous as some observers claim.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoThe Ohio state budget is 24 Billion dollars. I think they could come up with a million dollars or two to cover housing and transportation for those that want it. We are talking about a small number of people here. If every family wanted to stay away, they could give $10,000 to each for with 0.1% of the state budget.
- ashwagary 4y agoI would assume most of those funds ($24B) are already allocated to various programs. The US Federal government OTOH has departments and funds set aside for such larger scale unexpected disasters. Let's also not forget the infinite money printer.