President Donald Trump has plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the 2025 Hurricane season, putting more stress and responsibility on states to provide relief services.

President Donald Trump has plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the 2025 Hurricane season, putting more stress and responsibility on states to provide relief services.

President Donald Trump plans to phase out FEMA by 2025, shifting disaster response responsibilities to states. Experts warn of fiscal challenges for states, especially in disaster-prone areas. Debate intensifies over FEMA reforms and the potential impact on state readiness and federal disaster aid policies.

President Donald Trump proposed shifting disaster recovery responsibilities from FEMA to state governors, aiming to phase out FEMA after the current hurricane season. This plan raises questions about its local impacts. State Rep. Jenna Persons Mulicka expressed her anticipation for more details on the proposal.

FEMA paid more than $3.1 billion to Florida and its residents in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments in 2022 after Hurricane Ian, a monstrous Category 5 storm, rocked the Sunshine State. It remains the costliest hurricane in Florida history.

President Donald Trump announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year, signaling a major shift in disaster. response.