Trump mobilizes federal help for Potomac sewage spill cleanup
TL;DR
President Donald Trump said the federal government will help respond to a major raw-sewage spill into the Potomac River, directing federal agencies to coordinate the cleanup after about 200 million gallons spilled, with barriers redirecting sewage and FEMA/EPA involvement.
Topics:nationpolitics#disaster-planning-and-response#donald-trump#politics#potomac-river#us-environmental-protection-agency#water-quality
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- Trump says US government to step in to protect Potomac River after sewage leak Reuters
- Potomac River sewage spill: VDH urges residents to avoid contaminated water FOX 5 DC
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