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FEMA, Hurricane Katrina and Trump

FEMA workers warn agency at risk of Hurricane Katrina-type failures

More than 180 current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency employees – most signing anonymously – sent a sharply worded letter to Congress on Monday, warning that the Trump administration’s sweeping overhaul is gutting the disaster relief agency’s authority and capabilities,

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FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster

More than 180 employees said the agency’s abilities were being impacted by climate science censorship and ‘interference’ from Homeland Security

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FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Hurricane Katrina

A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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Former FEMA administrator lays out concerns about the agency as prime hurricane season begins

With the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this week, current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management ...

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FEMA workers issue warnings in letter

More than 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency published a letter Monday warning that debilitating cuts to the agency charged with handling federal disaster ...

Whitmer appeals FEMA aid denial for ice storm damage

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday appealed multiple federal disaster aid denials after the Federal Emergency ...

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FEMA won't weigh into politics surrounding agency as teams assess damage in Wisconsin

A Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesperson wouldn't weigh into the politics surrounding the agency, as teams are on ...

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FEMA needs more independence to help Florida react to disasters | Column

When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4 ...

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Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

A whistleblower organization is reporting that an internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows a range ...

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FEMA team tours Washington County with nearly 1,000 flood damage reports

Residents in Washington County are hoping for federal disaster aid as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials assess ...

FEMA closes individual aid applications for April storms after approving $7.2M

The Federal Emergency Management Agency closed disaster assistance applications Tuesday for residents affected by severe ...

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