Iowa emergency managers fear proposed federal cuts to FEMA will trickle down to the state level

FEMA shutdown proposal sparks concern over local disaster preparedness and funding cuts

The Jefferson County EMA said if FEMA funding is cut operational and personnel costs will be too. Training and equipment to effectively respond to disaster will also be affected.

Virginia Vulnerable to Trump’s Proposed Cuts in Emergency Management and Disaster Relief - Inside Climate News

Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s Republican governor, thinks the state can shoulder the burden, but Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner warns of “bankrupting” states that suffer heavy hurricane damage.By Charles PaullinCHESTERFIELD, Va.—Virginia was one of several states in the Appalachian region slammed by Hurricane Helene’s rainfall last September. The storm caused the New River to crest at 31 feet a day after it battered the region. In one area of Dam…

Iowa emergency managers fear proposed federal cuts to FEMA will trickle down to the state level

Officials say they are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Virginia Vulnerable to Trump’s Proposed Cuts in Emergency Management and Disaster Relief

Glenn Youngkin, Virginia's Republican governor, thinks the state can shoulder the burden, but Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner warns of "bankrupting" states that suffer heavy hurricane damage. By Charles Paullin CHESTERFIELD, Va.-Virginia was one of several states in the Appalachian region slammed by Hurricane Helene's rainfall last September. The storm caused the New River to crest at 31 feet a day after it battered the region. In one area of D…