Trump Administration Approves CA Wildfire Relief After Earlier Denial

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that President Trump approved California's major disaster declaration request after initially denying it. This decision came after a phone call between the two leaders. The approval will provide financial relief for state firefighting and emergency response costs. Initially, Trump sided with FEMA, which believed California could manage the damage independently. However, state officials warned of the urgency to clean up fire debris to prevent further environmental damage. This year, fires in California have burned over 4 million acres and resulted in 31 fatalities.

What was the initial decision made by President Trump regarding California's request for disaster assistance?

• He approved it immediately.

• He denied the request.

• He postponed the decision.

• He increased the funding.

What does the disaster declaration help with financially?

• Providing tax relief to residents

• Funding new fire stations

• Reimbursing firefighting and emergency response costs

• Building new infrastructure

Who did President Trump initially agree with regarding California's ability to handle the fire damage?

• Governor Gavin Newsom

• A FEMA official

• The California Senate

• The Environmental Protection Agency

What environmental risks are associated with not cleaning up the fire debris?

• Increased air pollution

• Higher temperatures

• Mudslides and water contamination

• Loss of wildlife

How many acres have been burned by the fires in California this year?

• 4,000,000 acres

• 3,000,000 acres

• 2,000,000 acres

• 1,000,000 acres