Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
We’re just praying we don’t get so much as a bad rain in the next four years.’ In an executive order Monday, President Donald Trump demanded a “full-scale review” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and requested a report proposing “structural changes” within the next 180 days.
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.
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 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 Is Right to Disband FEMA and Return Disaster Funding to the States
During visits to disaster-affected areas in North Carolina and California, President Trump criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency's performance and suggested dismantling the agency. "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster,
Opinion - We need to have a discussion about disaster relief and the federal government
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Ottawa revamps natural disaster relief: what that means for the N.W.T.
Canada's emergency preparedness minister announced a revised funding model to help provinces and territories rebuild after a ...
How The U.N. Can Partner With Businesses To Offer Disaster Relief
If the U.N. Secretariat viewed businesses like Amazon as strategic partners instead of mere donors, vital aid and services ...
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Disaster relief, school vouchers among topics to be discussed during special legislative session
The special legislative session is expected to address a number of topics, from school vouchers to immigration. I was in the ...
Head of disaster relief agency FEMA reassures staff after Trump criticism
The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to staff reassuring them that the agency's continued ...
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Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way
If Trump wants California to mend its ways before receiving federal disaster relief, he could make some reasonable requests: The state should stop encouraging suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas ...
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The Foundation Providing Quick Disaster Relief in L.A. and Beyond
The Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony. It administers grants for corporations that do not want to run a tax ...
You Can Tap Into Your Retirement Savings Early for Disaster Relief -- but Should You?
However, if you can find another way to get the money you need, it's best to do so. Even if you pay back your disaster relief ...
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Veteran Disaster Relief: A guide to navigating VA resources during natural disasters
As the wildfires in California continue to burn, veterans and their families must understand what help is available.
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News from SFAR: Realtors Providing Disaster Relief
In response to the growing number of disasters facing communities across the country, the National Association of Realtors created and began funding in 2001 the Realtors Relief Foundation. The ...
Gavin Newsom heads to D.C. to meet with Trump officials about wildfire disaster aid
Newsom’s office said Tuesday the governor had left for Washington, D.C., where he is expected to meet Wednesday with members of Trump’s administration and Congress.