Disaster responders say ending FEMA would move tasks and costs to states, local governments
President Donald Trump’s call to possibly eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has Nebraska officials waiting and worrying, with two former disaster response officials saying that doing away with FEMA would leave a void that would prove difficult to fill.
Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.
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How will Florida fare if Trump eliminates FEMA?
Beshear to Trump: Dissolving FEMA is ‘a very bad idea’ and could hinder disaster victims
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
No, the president cannot eliminate federal agencies such as FEMA by executive order
President Trump recently floated the idea of getting rid of FEMA. It would take an act of Congress to make that happen.
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Republicans to Trump: Mend FEMA — don’t end it
GOP lawmakers resisted the president’s suggestion FEMA might need to “go away,” but they support changes to the disaster response agency.
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.
FEMA begins home inspections for post-Hurricane Helene assistance
According to FEMA, “a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of assistance. Due to the number of counties impacted by the hurricane and the number of homes needing inspections, it may take time for an inspection to be scheduled.”
LA Times Today: Judy Chu on rebuilding after the Eaton Fire and the future of FEMA
Congresswoman Judy Chu represents the fire victims in Altadena and joined Lisa McRee to talk about the politics of disaster.
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Trump signs executive order reviewing FEMA, raising concerns over disaster response
According to the executive order, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, co-chaired by the secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, will assess FEMA’s effectiveness over the past four years, comparing its responses to state and private sector efforts of disaster relief.
Trump signs executive order aimed at 'drastically' improving FEMA efficacy, priorities, competence
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the FEMA Review Council, which will be tasked with reviewing several aspects of the agency for drastic improvements.
WNC Congressman asked to help tackle FEMA review, reform
Western North Carolina's Congressman, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, has been asked by President Trump to help overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, thanks to his appointment to a newly created FEMA task force.
L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Of the 118,000 FEMA applications made following the L.A. wildfires made by Jan. 27, less than 20% have received approval for Individual Assistance, according to the agency.