Deborah Rose ❌👑FEMA has denied Colorado’s appeal for a major disaster declaration for two natural disasters that occurred last year. It means federal dollars will not be available to help in recovery efforts.
This is the first time in 35 years the state was denied federal assistance as part of a major disaster declaration. #FEMA
Colorado is generally considered a "donor state," meaning it pays more in federal taxes than it receives back in federal funding.