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White House set to cut most of HUD’s disaster recovery office

The Trump administration plans to cut HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development by 84 percent, reducing its staff from 936 to 150 employees, as reported by The New York Times.
The office plays a critical role alongside FEMA in managing federal aid for disaster recovery efforts, such as rebuilding homes after storms.
North Carolina will receive $1.4 billion for long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, but delays in disbursement may occur due to staffing cuts, as noted by a group of Democratic senators.
Democratic senators warned that insufficient staff could jeopardize disaster recovery programs, emphasizing the need for adequate federal support during recovery efforts, according to a February 16 letter.

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Asheville Citizen-Times

As federal staffing cuts loom for HUD, $1.4 billion in funding for WNC could be delayed

An expected 84% staffing cut within HUD's office of community planning and development could delay delivery of $1.4 billion in disaster funds to WNC.

1 day ago·Asheville, United States

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Civil Beat

Trump Targets Federal Agency Managing $1.6B In Maui Recovery Funds

Maui County's Office of Recovery said it had met with HUD officials Thursday to discuss the potential impact of staffing cuts.

2 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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LA Daily News

Trump team plans deep cuts at office that funds recovery from major disasters, including wildfires

The Trump administration plans to all but eliminate the office that oversees America’s recovery from the largest disasters, raising questions about how the United States will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change. The Office of Community Planning and Development, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, pays to rebuild homes and other recovery efforts after the country’s worst disast…

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Tampa Bay Times

Billions in Tampa Bay hurricane relief funds in limbo amid proposed cuts to HUD

Tampa Bay is awaiting $2.2 billion in federal funds. A mass layoff at the office dispersing that money could cause delays.

2 days ago·Tampa, United States

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WWL

Louisiana faces threats to disaster recovery as White House could slash HUD

Proposed HUD staffing reductions could impact Louisiana’s disaster recovery efforts. State leaders weigh in on the potential effects of funding cuts

2 days ago

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The Verge

Trump administration hits disaster relief team with layoffs.

Trump plans to “all but eliminate” the Office of Community Planning and Development as part of widespread layoffs across the federal government, the New York Times reports. It would slash the workforce within that office by 84 percent, the Times says, citing a document it obtained. The office oversees payments for recovery efforts after major disasters, opening up questions about how North Carolina communities rebuilding after the devastation ca…

2 days ago·United States

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