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Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response

Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response

Summary

President Trump supports shifting more disaster response duties from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to state governments. A review council he appointed is now suggesting changes to FEMA’s role in handling emergencies.

Key Facts

  • FEMA is a federal agency that helps during disasters in the U.S.
  • There is ongoing debate about how much responsibility FEMA should have versus state governments.
  • President Donald Trump believes states should take on more disaster response tasks.
  • A review council, chosen by President Trump, is studying FEMA’s role and making recommendations.
  • Deanne Criswell, a former FEMA leader, has spoken about these issues in an interview.
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