Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
What's the future of FEMA under Trump?
Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.
FEMA sent to Carolina with funds diverted from ‘illegals’? No, that’s satire | Fact check
FEMA was sent back to North Carolina with $2 billion moved from ‘programs that fund welfare for illegals’ A Jan. 21 Facebook post (direct l ink, archive link) claims the federal agency that responds to disasters received an influx of money to support hurricane survivors in North Carolina.
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's FEMA Criticism and Vision for Reform
Entrepreneur and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump 's plan to overhaul or even scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency. O'Leary's endorsement comes amidst growing debate over the effectiveness of FEMA and Trump's proposal to shift disaster relief funding directly to state governments.
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.
Helene victims were unfairly ousted from hotels, senators claim. Was FEMA at fault?
Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.
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‘An incredible challenge:’ As President Trump considers FEMA changes, Central Florida leaders weigh in
Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.
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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.
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.”
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Trump wants to tame FEMA when he should be fighting climate change | Editorial
Trump wants to overhaul, and maybe disband, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Maybe we should focus on the root cause: Climate change.
Under the Dome: NC needs stricter tobacco laws, health advocates say
LUNG HEALTH ADVOCATES SAY NC NEEDS STRICTER TOBACCO LAWS. North Carolina needs to implement more tobacco control polici
FEMA asks some tenants to vacate trailers
We reached out to FEMA to learn why those in trailers are being asked to leave. While the agency won’t discuss specific cases, it cites that of the 2,400 households provided temporary housing after hurricanes Laura and Delta, only 26 of them have yet to move out.