President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration regarding the two high-magnitude earthquakes that struck in Ridgecrest last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) announced.
The declaration allows the Federal government, through the Department of Homeland Security and its sub-agencies – such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – to provide support and assistance during the recovery process.
In a tweet Monday afternoon, Trump said he was working with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), whose district includes Ridgecrest, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deliver emergency funding to the region.
Spoke to @GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy about the earthquakes in California and informed him that we will be working very closely on emergency funding. Also spoke to Governor @GavinNewsom – all working together!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2019
Monday evening, McCarthy tweeted that Trump had signed the declaration:
Great news! —> President Trump just approved an Emergency Declaration for the city of Ridgecrest and my home of Kern County. After last week’s earthquakes, this federal assistance will help restore our community.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) July 9, 2019
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