President Trump on Wednesday was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still have the federal government provide money.
Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
In the wake of natural disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stands as a beacon of hope, offering crucial support to businesses and individuals affected by calamities such as wildfires.
Cameron Hamilton does not appear to have experience coordinating responses to large-scale disasters, like the wildfires in California.
POLITICO reports that Florida Division of Emergency Management ( DEM) Director Kevin Guthrie is the top candidate under consideration by President-elect Donald Trump to lead FEMA, which could prompt a radical shift in how America addresses hurricanes, wildfires and other phenomena.
Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct
Lashelle Liptrot's Nissan Murano is more than a mode of transportation. It's shelter. She's part of the countless number of people now homeless because of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hurricane Milton survivors, who abruptly lost their FEMA-assisted housing last week, have all been relocated, some thanks to a local church and non-profit organization.
Trump's transition team is reportedly considering Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie for a top leadership position at FEMA.
FEMA is also a second-tier agency housed within ... who Trump also considered for the role. In Florida, Guthrie is responsible for leading the state’s response to major disasters and health ...
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the agency needs to be overhauled and have a new director at its helm.
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida on October 9, according to agency data.