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FEMA Shifts Disaster Burden to States in Wake of Deadly Tornadoes
The agency’s policy shift is poised to drastically reduce the federal aid states receive for natural disaster recovery.
FEMA plans to shift more responsibility for hurricane recovery on states, local municipalities
The Stafford Act states that FEMA typically covers a minimum of 75 percent of the cost for most projects, such as repairing ...
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FEMA will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states, acting chief says
In comments that cemented the Trump administration's intent to bring about a major shift in the agency's mission, David ...
Government Technology6d
Turmoil at FEMA as States Prepare for Worsening Disasters
Upheaval at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the May 8 dismissal of acting director Cameron Hamilton, has ...
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Exclusive: FEMA is “not ready” for hurricane season, internal agency review shows
Hurricane preparations at Federal Emergency Management Agency have slowed to a crawl, and the disaster relief agency “is not ready” for the June 1 start to the season, according to an internal agency ...