Trump, FEMA

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.
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.
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 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.
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’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.

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Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
Experts say every state gets millions in federal help — and a little more goes to Republican states and congressional ...
FEMA assistance tops $2.1 million in Mercer
More than $2.1 million in federal assistance has been approved for Mercer County residents impacted from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, FEMA officials said Tuesday. Friday is the deadline for area ...
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 ...
Helene victims now have an extended deadline to apply for FEMA assistance
FEMA strongly encourages survivors to apply as soon as possible, despite the extended deadline. Applications must be ...
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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Shreveport ‘game changer’ $3.5M FEMA grant for water system upgrade
This grant addresses a critical weakness in our water infrastructure,” said William Daniel, Director of Water and Sewerage.
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 ...
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 ...