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FEMA’s acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during ...
As climate hazards worsen, Trump moves to weaken FEMA and shift disaster response onto states
Experts say recent turmoil at FEMA will leave millions of people vulnerable as climate change-fueled disasters get worse in ...
Why does Trump want to get rid of FEMA? How it could impact Louisiana hurricane response
President Donald Trump has suggested abolishing FEMA, an agency dedicated to providing aid after natural disasters. How has ...
FEMA being “not ready” concerns local emergency agencies
This upcoming hurricane season is looking more daunting for local emergency agencies as FEMA may not be able to provide the ...
Trump’s firing of FEMA director unsettles GOP senators
Senate Republicans are unsettled by the Trump administration’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the ...
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FEMA in ‘transition phase’ this disaster season, agency chief says
David Richardson told staff in a private meeting that FEMA’s role won’t change much in 2025, even as the administration ...
FEMA "not ready" for hurricane season, internal review says
The nation's disaster relief agency — rocked by staff cuts and a push for its elimination by President Trump — is "not ready" ...
Locals face uphill battle attaining FEMA aid after Westernport flood
Initial estimates from state and county assessors already place damages from Tuesday’s devastating flash flood at more than ...