LEOMINSTER — Members of the state’s Congressional delegation added their voices Wednesday to Gov. Maura Healey’s appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of a major disaster declaration for strong storms that flooded the city and many others throughout the state. “Recognizing that the flooding has strained finances, time, and resources for some of […]
Sept. 11 flood
Leominster needs info on ‘specific’ flood damage for appeal of FEMA denial
LEOMINSTER — Did your basement fill with water completely? Did livable rooms have water so high you couldn’t see the electrical outlets? If so, your help may be needed in order to continue the fight for a FEMA disaster declaration from the Sept. 11 flood – and the much-needed relief funding that comes with it. […]
Biden denies Leominster FEMA disaster aid for flood
LEOMINSTER — After months of damage forms, data collection, applications, and consultants, the city received some unwelcome news Monday night. Officials learned that President Joe Biden had decided not to sign the disaster declaration for the city and FEMA officials had determined that the Sept. 11 flood had not caused damage of “such severity and […]