Gov. Bob Ferguson asked the Trump administration for federal help after summer wildfires, saying Washington needed support for people hit hard in Spokane and for damaged public infrastructure.
Ferguson requested two kinds of FEMA aid. He asked for Individual Assistance to help Washington residents cover emergency expenses and Public Assistance to pay for debris cleanup and repairs to roads, bridges and utilities.
The request focused on wildfire damage in Spokane. The material also showed fire survivors describing how the wildfire affected them as crews and community members worked through the aftermath…