Trump’s executive order gives states more control during disaster response

FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling as hurricane season nears

The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.

Louisiana Gov. Landry puts National Guard in charge of state's disaster response

The move comes after two years of audits that showed the agency hasn't complied with federal reporting requirements for disaster relief grants.

Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren't prepared

President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't replicate what FEMA does on their own.

Mississippi tornadoes will be a good test of disaster aid

Mississippi tornadoes will be a good test of disaster aid jacked Thu, 03/20/2025 - 06:25 PM Since taking office two months ago, President Trump has spoken of the possibility of shutting down the Federal Emergency Management Agency, giving disaster money to the states and letting them handle cleanup and recovery.Read more about Opinion: Mississippi tornadoes will be a good test of disaster aid Read more about Opinion: Mississippi tornadoes will …

Trump Admin Moves To Overhaul FEMA, Shift Disaster Response To States

In a sweeping move to reform the nation’s emergency management system, President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order signaling a major overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal disaster response efforts. The order aims to redirect authority and resources to state and local governments, placing greater emphasis on individual […] Trump Admin Moves To Overhaul FEMA, Shift Disaster Response To States

HUD says it will simplify disaster recovery funding process

In a move designed to increase the speed that recovery funds can be provided, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday published a universal notice about Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs that will consolidate guidance from disparate notices going back to 1992. The notice “consolidates relevant requirements from several Federal Register notices and Community Planning and Developm…