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Slashed FEMA funding for New York City flood mitigation could "put lives at risk," officials say
The Trump administration is slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in FEMA funding that was supposed to help flood ...
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Editorial: FEMA cuts cruelest to communities working to better prepare for storms
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” says the old adage. In an era with extreme weather events increasing in ...
Louisiana officials lament Trump administration’s cuts to FEMA grant programs for storm impacts
From Golden Meadow to Mandeville, local officials are raising concerns about the decision of President Trump’s administration ...
FEMA reminds public to beware of fraud
FEMA is reminding the public that protecting identifies against fraud and theft is important because criminals may try to take advantage of recent disasters by pretending to be FEMA employees. Scam ...
FEMA funding for ‘sanctuary’ areas under review, CT officials warn
Certain grant programs, including two that send $9 million annually to Connecticut for emergency planning and operations, are ...
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As Trump officials take aim at FEMA, Louisiana's Cleo Fields and Troy Carter raise concerns
Louisiana's two Democratic congressmen sent a letter to President Trump raising concerns about plans to overhaul long-term ...
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FEMA funding for ‘sanctuary’ areas under review, CT officials warn
Turner got a few questions from local officials about its meaning. Turner said most emergency management officials expected and even welcomed changes at FEMA. An executive order in January created ...