FEMA Shifts Disaster Response Burden to States Under Trump Administration
FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has directed states to build their own financial reserves and take on more disaster response and recovery responsibility, prompting criticism from governors and lawmakers as California prepares for El Niño storms.
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| Oct 23, 7:30 AM | qns.com | Rep. Meng accuses Trump, FEMA of ‘betraying’ Queens communities amid plans to increase state responsibility for disaster response |
| Oct 22, 2:24 PM | wpbf.com | FEMA wants states to shoulder more disaster costs. Can they afford it? |
| Oct 22, 8:30 AM | thecentersquare.com | FEMA head tells states to expect less; Pritzker critical of 'political' denials |
| Oct 22, 2:31 AM | salon.com | California preps for El Niño chaos as Trump admin signals it won’t offer disaster relief |
| Oct 21, 9:01 AM | gov.ca.gov | Governor Newsom slams Trump’s disaster retreat as California prepares for dangerous El Niño storms |
| Oct 21, 7:11 AM | washingtontimes.com | FEMA urges states to take greater responsibility for disaster response |
| Oct 20, 1:15 PM | politico.com | FEMA tells states to handle disasters on their own |
| Oct 19, 11:45 AM | thehill.com | FEMA officials weigh changes including less DC 'centralization' and 'realigning' some staff |