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Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA

Trump’s plan to begin ‘phasing out’ FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn

President Donald Trump’s plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane season is likely to put more responsibilities on states to provide services following increasingly frequent and expensive climate disasters,

NOLA.com · 12d

It's hurricane season. What's up with FEMA? Some New Orleans area leaders are worried.

Potential changes to FEMA — and the reimbursements it awards to parishes after storms — have some New Orleans leaders on edge this hurricane season.

USA Today · 2d

Trump plans to phase out FEMA. Here's what it could mean if you live in a floodplain

President Trump announced plans to phase out FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season, according to a Reuters report. Trump stated that states will receive less federal aid for natural disasters, with funds distributed directly from the president's office or possibly Homeland Security.

WVTM Channel 13 on MSN2d

FEMA shutdown proposal sparks concern over local disaster preparedness and funding cuts

Funding cuts from the federal government could soon impact the resources available to you should disaster strike. Earlier ...

Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response

FEMA is “fully activated in preparation for Hurricane Season,” and is “shifting from bloated DC-centric deadweight to a lean, ...

WTOC-TV29d

FEMA being “not ready” concerns local emergency agencies

(WTOC) - This upcoming hurricane season is looking more daunting for local ... as though FEMA is not going to be here. We will have to be ready to fix, maintain whatever we need whether or not we ...

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Louisiana officials prepare as Trump signals end to FEMA

President Donald Trump announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year, signaling a ...

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As hurricane season nears, DeSantis allays concern about federal disaster agency: ‘We’ve never relied on FEMA’

Amid signs of turmoil at the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to begin, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s not concerned. In his view, Florida state and ...

8don MSN

Governor Stein warns of financial impact on NC from potential FEMA budget cuts

During a news conference on Thursday, June 5, N.C. Governor Josh Stein raised concerns about possible program and budget cuts ...

The Advocate21d

Hurricane season is approaching and FEMA is in shambles. Louisiana officials respond.

Cleo Fields D-Baton Rouge expressed their "profound concerns" about ... She said that many local governments are not prepared for the shift away from FEMA support, given the speed that the ...

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FEMA issues guidance about how to apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

(KFVS) - Federal and Missouri Emergency Management agencies have ... but those funds help local governments replace infrastructure. A second Federal Disaster Declaration for storms that occurred ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel20d

NC Gov. Josh Stein: FEMA is broken as we brace for a new hurricane season | Opinion

local governments pay for debris removal and repairs upfront. Then they have to wait for reimbursement from FEMA. These towns are already facing cash flow issues from the disaster, and having ...

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