FEMA, Trump

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.
Get rid of FEMA? Trump-appointed group to look at shifting disaster response to states
Trump, who proposed doing away with the Federal Emergency Management Agency altogether while on a tour of disaster scenes in North Carolina and California, has since established a 20-member committee via executive order to review the agency and propose ways to overhaul its work.
Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
We’re just praying we don’t get so much as a bad rain in the next four years.’ In an executive order Monday, President Donald Trump demanded a “full-scale review” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and requested a report proposing “structural changes” within the next 180 days.
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “We need a FEMA that looks like
'Getting rid of FEMA': Takeaways from Trump's trip to two disaster zones
Trump visited areas impacted by flooding in North Carolina and fires in California. He suggested abolishing FEMA and putting conditions on fire aid.
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Disrupted disaster aid prompts fears of delayed recovery ‘for years’
President Donald Trump's sudden move to freeze federal grants is hitting states where people are struggling to recover from ...
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Trump Funding Freeze Could Set Disaster Recovery Back ‘for Years’
President Donald Trump’s sudden move to freeze federal grants is hitting states where people are struggling to recover from ...
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 ...
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FEMA answers your questions about L.A. wildfire recovery, relief
ABC7 talked to FEMA to answer viewer questions about wildfire recovery and how to get aid. Watch the Ask7 special here.
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FEMA Will Bring Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers to More Crow Tribe Locations
FEMA disaster assistance specialists will visit several Crow Tribe locations to help people apply for disaster assistance.
Fact Check: No additional funds sent to FEMA in late January for North Carolina recovery
A post by a satirical website saying the new administration of President Donald Trump had redirected $2 billion from programs ...
Deadline for FEMA assistance is approaching fast
A deadline is fast approaching for Mercer County residents impacted by the high winds and flooding of Tropical Storm Helene to apply with FEMA for disaster relief assistance and low-interest U.S.
Trump is Right, Fix FEMA: Climate Advocates, States Share Ideas
President Trump is considering eliminating FEMA citing inefficiency. States and climate advocates say FEMA needs a fix but it also needs to stay.