Kevin Stitt: “We have spoken with [federal government].”

“Governor, you did declare a state of emergency already. Have you spoken with federal government, fema still operating despite the partial shutdown? Is that affecting the disaster assistance? You know, We have spoken with [federal government]. them. Secretary Noem has reached out and talked to me. And obviously now our new senator, Mark Wayne Mullen is, is also a close friend.” (04:08–04:10)

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