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Trump-appointed Panel Pushes State-Driven Overhaul of FEMA
politics18 days ago

Trump-appointed Panel Pushes State-Driven Overhaul of FEMA

A Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes a sweeping redesign that would shrink FEMA's federal role, shift disaster preparedness and recovery toward states, tribes, and territories, redefine how federal aid is triggered, and move more funds directly to states. Key ideas include direct state payments within 30 days of a disaster, limiting long-term survivor housing aid to uninhabitable homes with a one-time payout, letting states run housing programs under federal standards, and moving most flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program to the private market. The plan envisions renaming and restructuring FEMA into a leaner, transformed agency, but would require congressional action and faces concerns about capacity to fill gaps and potential displacement.

via CBS News|
#decentralization#disaster-relief#fema
USDA Expands Disaster Aid for Farmers and Pushes SDRP Deadline to Aug. 12
business1 month ago

USDA Expands Disaster Aid for Farmers and Pushes SDRP Deadline to Aug. 12

USDA announced a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payment to eligible producers with approved 2023–2024 disaster-loss applications, increasing the payout factor to 70% (an additional 35% of the calculated SDRP payment) and extending the deadline to August 12, 2026. SDRP Stage 1 remains for insured or NAP-covered losses, while SDRP Stage 2 covers additional non-indemnified, shallow, and quality losses. The extension gives producers more time to adjust applications, as overall federal support for farmers exceeds $39 billion across SDRP and related programs.

via USDA (.gov)|
#business#deadline-extension#disaster-relief
Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins
weather2 months ago

Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins

Hawaii endured its worst flooding in two decades as up to four feet of rain drenched O’ahu and Maui, triggering evacuations, rescues, and extensive damage. National Guard crews helped stranded residents while thousands lost power; officials warn damages could top $1 billion, affecting airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital. Gov. Josh Green says federal aid is on the way as communities begin cleanup, with notable displacement including actor Jason Momoa, underscoring the broad human impact of a disaster revisiting a state already reeling from Maui’s recent wildfires.

via CBS News|
#disaster-relief#flooding#hawaii
Mullin signals softer, locally led FEMA under DHS
politics2 months ago

Mullin signals softer, locally led FEMA under DHS

During his Senate confirmation hearing, DHS secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin laid out a softer, locally led FEMA, pledged to undo some of Kristi Noem's policies, speed disaster reimbursements, and avoid micromanaging expenditures, signaling a potential shift from the turmoil of Noem's tenure; he stopped short of committing to reinstating staff or detailing specific policy changes, leaving action to future decisions.

via PBS|
#dhs#disaster-relief#fema
FEMA staff celebrate Noem ouster over micromanagement and budget delays
politics2 months ago

FEMA staff celebrate Noem ouster over micromanagement and budget delays

Current and former FEMA staff celebrate Kristi Noem's firing as DHS secretary, arguing her micromanagement and drive to shrink FEMA degraded disaster response and delayed billions in reimbursements, with the agency's backlog hitting about $17 billion; Trump names Markwayne Mullin as her successor, though officials worry it may not fully restore FEMA's effectiveness.

via The Guardian|
#disaster-relief#fema#kristi-noem
Trump’s FEMA relief push leaves out several blue states
politics2 months ago

Trump’s FEMA relief push leaves out several blue states

Trump’s administration plans to release over $5 billion in long-delayed FEMA disaster relief, part of a backlog exceeding $14 billion, but California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado will not receive funding this round, fueling accusations of political maneuvering amid a DHS funding deadline. FEMA says decisions are based on project readiness and oversight, with other funds still tangled in the backlog and replenishment from Congress needed for further relief.

via CNN|
#backlog#blue-states#disaster-relief
Trump Admin to Release $5B in FEMA Disaster Aid, Excluding Blue States
politics2 months ago

Trump Admin to Release $5B in FEMA Disaster Aid, Excluding Blue States

The Trump administration plans to release over $5B in long-delayed FEMA disaster aid, but California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado are reportedly left out, drawing charges of political influence even as DHS says funding decisions hinge on readiness and merit. The relief backlog remains in the billions and is further strained by the DHS shutdown, complicating future disaster recovery efforts.

via CNN|
#california#disaster-relief#fema
politics3 months ago

Trump moves federal reins to oversee LA wildfire rebuilding permits

President Trump signed an executive order that would strip local and state permitting authority for rebuilding homes and other structures damaged in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and hand it to the federal government. The plan directs FEMA and the Small Business Administration to draft regulations that could preempt local rules and allow builders to certify compliance with health and safety standards. Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass criticized the move as unprecedented and potentially legally dubious, while supporters say it could speed recovery. About 16,000 structures were affected, with roughly 4,700 rebuild applications and 2,000 approvals so far, highlighting the ongoing struggles of survivors and the broader political fight over disaster aid.

via Politico|
#disaster-relief#federal-government#los-angeles
Winter Storm Could Stress FEMA's Readiness After Staffing Cuts
politics4 months ago

Winter Storm Could Stress FEMA's Readiness After Staffing Cuts

A massive winter storm could test FEMA’s readiness as the agency’s manpower is reduced under the Trump administration. With up to about 160 million people at risk of multi-day outages, FEMA has deployed incident management teams and state coordination resources, but watchdogs warn that staffing gaps and past proposals to dismantle FEMA programs could hamper response and recovery.

via Axios|
#disaster-relief#fema#politics