The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's request for a disaster declaration following the severe flooding that impacted the state in September. This decision has sparked reactions from local officials, including Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, who described the denial as 'almost unbelievable' given the devastation caused by the floods. The denial affects funding and aid for the recovery efforts in the communities hardest hit by the historic flooding. In response to FEMA's decision, Representative McGovern criticized the agency for not supporting Massachusetts communities in their time of need.
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