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As Trump debates remaking FEMA, states could be left to fill the void
UNITED STATES, JUL 26 – The plan includes revoking $3.6 billion in grants and laying off hundreds of FEMA staff, shifting disaster response costs to states that face billions in potential expenses, experts say.
- Earlier this month, severe flooding in Texas resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals, leading to increased examination of FEMA's disaster management efforts.
- The Trump administration has shifted its tone toward overhauling FEMA by reallocating responsibilities to states and cutting federal funds.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump said FEMA "needs to be redeployed in a new way" to empower states in emergency management.
- The administration revoked around $3.6 billion in grants to hundreds of communities and considers raising disaster declaration thresholds, potentially costing states tens of billions.
- While reforms have bipartisan support, experts warn states often lack funds and face severe fiscal challenges filling services and funding gaps after disasters.
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