FEMA, Trump

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.
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 wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
“FEMA has turned out to be a disaster,” Trump said in North Carolina on Friday while on a multistate tour to areas still recovering from the effects of last year’s Hurricane Helene and the ongoing wildfires near Los Angeles. “I think we recommend that FEMA go away.”
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.
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.

FEMA, Lahaina

Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...
Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
The disaster-heavy states that former FEMA chief Fugate calls his “frequent fliers” also tend to be more Republican. About ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...