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.
Opinion: Don’t kill FEMA. Fix it.
On Friday, while visiting victims of September’s Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Mr. Trump said he was considering “getting rid of FEMA.” He now reportedly plans to sign an executive order as a step toward reshaping FEMA, which could eliminate the agency.
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.
L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Of the 118,000 FEMA applications made following the L.A. wildfires made by Jan. 27, less than 20% have received approval for Individual Assistance, according to the agency.
How will Florida fare if Trump eliminates FEMA?
The president has said he think states would be better at handling disasters including hurricanes and wildfires.
Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.
FEMA provides funds to governments and individuals to rebuild after natural disasters, but Trump has criticized it for being too slow and costly.
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Donald Trump orders investigation into FEMA. Here's what it could mean for Louisiana.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who on Friday talked about shutting down the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on Sunday night issued orders for a commission to investigate the disaster response agency that is so familiar to people in hurricane-prone south Louisiana.
Trump names four North Carolinians to panel evaluating FEMA
President Donald Trump has designated Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley and three other North Carolinians to serve on a panel charged with reviewing the work and future of FEMA.
Trump names GOP’s Whatley, 3 more from NC to help review FEMA after saying he may end it
President Donald Trump named RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and three GOP members of Congress to review FEMA’s work in Helene.
DAVID MARCUS: The 'experts' at FEMA have failed. Time to put locals in charge
In North Carolina, FEMA seemed completely incapable of dealing with the unique and dangerous mountainous terrain that many local officials know like the back of their hand.
Rep. Edwards calls FEMA 'broken'; will serve on Trump task force overseeing agency after Helene
U.S. Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards will serve on the "Council to Assess the Federal Management Agency," which was established via executive order on Jan. 24.
LA Times Today: Judy Chu on rebuilding after the Eaton Fire and the future of FEMA
Congresswoman Judy Chu represents the fire victims in Altadena and joined Lisa McRee to talk about the politics of disaster.