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FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.
The president's comments brought immediate pushback. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called the elimination of FEMA a "very bad idea." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) stopped short of condemning Trump's comments, saying some federal disaster agency is needed, even if that agency isn't FEMA.
Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
The disaster-heavy states that former FEMA chief Fugate calls his “frequent fliers” also tend to be more Republican. About two-thirds of the top 15 states in total FEMA funds, FEMA spending per person and number of federally declared disasters are Republican. Those include Florida, Louisiana, Alaska, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Mississippi.
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “We need a FEMA that looks like
Trump has threatened to sweep away FEMA. Here's what that could mean.
The president said he's considering letting Washington directly reimburse states for disaster-relief efforts, but states might not be equipped for rapid response.
Trump Moves to Abolish FEMA, Shift Disaster Response to States
President Trump, who calls FEMA “not good,” has issued an executive order and established a commission to look at ending the agency. He favors having states respond to their own disasters, but they may not have adequate resources.
Los Angeles grocers partner with FEMA for wildfire resource assistance
Three Los Angeles-area grocery stores will host mini resource stations this weekend, to provide critical resources for ...
Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...
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Rental requirement begins March 1 for FEMA direct housing participants
Wildfire survivors currently in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program will be required to begin paying rent on March 1, 2025. The ...
EAMC secures $4.7M from FEMA for COVID-19 relief
East Alabama Medical Center has received a $4.7 million reimbursement from FEMA for COVID-19 expenses incurred during the ...
FEMA completes over 165 temporary homes for Lahaina fire survivors
After 13 months of work, FEMA completed the construction of 167 temporary homes for Lahaina fire survivors on a hillside ...
FEMA specialists on the ground in Tampa Bay area
FEMA specialists will be in Citrus, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties throughout the week. “This look is all about ...
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Completed FEMA housing site ready to welcome Lahaina families to nearly 170 homes
FEMA’s temporary housing site for fire survivors in West Maui is now finished. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports.
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FEMA approves $6.2 million to replace Helene-damaged bridge in Greene County
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved $6.2 million to replace Poplar ...
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FEMA finishes installing 167 temporary homes at Kilohana
The first survivor households moved into the completed Kilohana units Nov. 22, 2024, with the remaining temporary homes ...
FEMA: Two days left to apply for aid
FEMA urges Georgians who need federal assistance to apply as soon as possible as the deadline is approaching. >>> STREAM ...