Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Washington, D.C. due to the Potomac River sewage disaster. The declaration allows FEMA to provide assistance after a sewer line collapsed in January, releasing millions of gallons of raw sewage into the water. FEMA’s assistance will cover the nation’s capital and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia. The sewage pipe interceptor ruptured on January 19, releasing upward of 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts. Trump is worried the Potomac River will still stink when America250 celebrations kick off this summer. He has directed his ire toward Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and other local leaders. Moore has pushed back on Trump’s assertions, claiming the federal government has oversight over the sewer utility. The sewage pipes are managed by D.C. Water, an independent utility based in the District of Columbia.
The performance of outrage and blame has begun, with each side taking their expected roles.
Author: Evan Null
