Heavy flooding in a city has left homes destroyed, debris scattered across streets, and seven fatalities, yet federal emergency aid remains unapproved while state funding for environmental agencies has been reduced. Nearly two weeks after the floodwaters subsided, residents continue to clear out ruined belongings, with abandoned furniture and vehicles still littering neighborhoods. Rescue teams have marked homes cleared by water, but recovery efforts face delays amid unresolved financial support. The lingering damage highlights ongoing challenges for affected communities still struggling to assess the full extent of the disaster.
Record inundations wrecked homes and took seven lives but Trump has not approved emergency aid and the state has cut funds for environmental agenciesIt’s been 10 days since the floodwater receded from Cambridge City’s main street and yet signs of disaster are all around.Abandoned cars, toilets and bathtubs are strewn across parks and side streets on a recent visit to the city. Garages have been lifted from their foundations and moved by the rushing water. Dumpsters up and down the street are overflowing with people’s belongings, with red paint sprayed on homes indicating which houses have been cleared by water rescue teams. Continue reading...
