Snowstorm Denied Federal Aid | Newark News

A record-breaking February snowstorm crippled New Jersey, killing 12 and triggering statewide travel bans — yet the Trump administration denied $84 million in federal disaster aid, calling snow removal “routine.” Now, Congressman Frank Pallone is demanding answers, arguing this was one of the worst blizzards in decades and that FEMA’s refusal ignored the real danger. He’s pushing for a full investigation into why communities hit hardest were left to fend for themselves — and challenging the notion that snowstorms don’t qualify as federal disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70babfbac70d0fe0