Trump Says He’ll Start ‘Phasing Out’ FEMA, Reduce Federal Aid After Hurricane Season
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Trump to Phase Out FEMA After Hurricane SeasonFederal disaster aid will be reduced after this year, following $78.7 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene across six states.
- President Trump announced plans to gradually dismantle FEMA after the current hurricane season and cut federal disaster funding.
- He criticized FEMA’s costly and ineffective response, highlighting the $78.7 billion damage caused by Hurricane Helene in six states.
- Responsibility for disaster recovery is to shift more to state governments, with governors expected to manage emergency responses.
- Disaster Relief Fund spending has surged from $5 billion to $16.5 billion annually since 2005, driven by severe weather events.
Eliminating FEMA would be a man-made disaster; we need FEMA to help us address natural disasters. Let’s work together to improve FEMA so we are ready for future disasters.— A spokesperson for North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D), emphasizing the need for FEMA.
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