The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially denied Maryland's appeal for aid following historic flooding in the western part of the state in May.

The state initially requested that the Trump administration issue a Major Disaster Declaration in June after several communities in Allegany and Garrett counties were impacted by severe flooding.

The initial request was denied in July, and an appeal was filed. That appeal was denied, Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday.

Gov. Moore responds to denied FEMA request

On Thursday, Gov. Moore said no additional appeals can be made, and there is no legal recourse for the state. He called the outcome "deeply frustrating," saying it leaves Marylanders on their own.

Public assistance from FEMA is only available if the president approves a Major

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