The Brief Arizona federal lawmakers are demanding answers from FEMA after the agency denied a major disaster declaration for flood-damaged areas in Gila and Mohave counties. Members of Congress representing Arizona are demanding answers from FEMA after the federal agency denied disaster relief funds to flood-ravaged areas in Gila and Mohave counties. Sen. Gallego said. "For me and for some of my colleagues, we're going to have to look at what points of leverage we have," Sen. Gallego said. What's next:In the letter, lawmakers gave FEMA officials until August 7 to answer their questions and give briefings on the issue.