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FEMA ‘joke’ from chief raises concerns about disaster preparedness in Black communities
As concerns mount, experts warn that Black and other disadvantaged communities stand to suffer the most in the event of ...
Joke or no joke, FEMA staff confused, concerned about budget cuts
The remark was made during a briefing by David Richardson, who has led FEMA since early May. The U.S. hurricane season ...
As disasters loom, emergency managers say they aren’t counting on FEMA
President Donald Trump has said he wants state and local officials to shoulder more of the burden of disaster response, even ...
Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season
In a meeting with FEMA staff, David Richardson said he was unaware the United States had a hurricane season. Two staff ...
Trump administration defends FEMA chief's comments on hurricane season
The Trump administration addresses concerns after the acting FEMA chief reportedly said he was unaware that the U.S. had a ...
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The dangers of a weakened FEMA ahead of an active hurricane season
As FEMA faces hurricane season, officials fear the agency is not prepared. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Rep. Jared Moskowitz about the high stakes for communities in the storm path.
Changes at FEMA raise local worries as hurricane season begins in North Carolina | Opinion
The start of hurricane season can send a shiver through eastern North Carolina, a region pounded in the last decade by two ...
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FEMA pulls its strategic plan, signaling upcoming changes to policy and procedure
Multiple outlets report the Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded its strategic plan, a multi-year document that ...
Governor Stein warns of financial impact on NC from potential FEMA budget cuts
During a news conference on Thursday, June 5, N.C. Governor Josh Stein raised concerns about possible program and budget cuts ...