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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 ...
Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. What will that mean for Mississippi storm, flood recovery?
Mississippi relies on FEMA for severe storm, flood, tornado and hurricane recovery. What could Trump administration getting rid of the agency mean? What we know ...
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FEMA Rancor Continues, But Lawmakers Seek Bipartisan Path Forward
Lawmakers revealed legislation May 8 aimed at preserving and reforming the agency, despite Trump officials' calls for it to ...
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FEMA is ending door-to-door canvassing in disaster areas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making significant changes to how it will respond to disasters on the ground this ...
‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
David Richardson, a former Marine Corps officer, was named acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on ...
President Trump makes FEMA leadership changes weeks before hurricane season
During his first all-staff meeting, David Richardson reportedly warned employees against resisting change, stating, "I will ...