WA congressional delegation asks Trump again for ‘bomb cyclone’ aid
May 23, 2025, 4:02 PM | Updated: 4:15 pm
A tree is seen falling over a resident's property in the aftermatch of the region's bomb cyclone that swept through King County. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
All 12 members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation signed onto a letter, urging President Trump to reconsider a disaster declaration for November’s “bomb cyclone.”
The bipartisan move comes after the administration denied the state’s initial request. The November 2024 storm delivered $34 million in damages across six counties and resulted in two deaths due to falling trees.
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Individuals and businesses were able to get relief through the Small Business Administration, but money for roads and other infrastructure has been denied.
In January, the delegation urged former President Biden to grant the request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the request last month. A letter from FEMA never explained why.
“As representatives of Washington state, we earnestly request that you carefully reconsider this decision and approve the state’s pending appeal without further delay,” members of the congressional delegation wrote. “Disaster declarations are not symbolic, they are critical lifelines for communities in crisis.”
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