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Trump, lawmakers at odds over whether FEMA should be elevated to Cabinet-level agency or completely overhauled
FEMA is currently housed under the Department of Homeland Security, but the House's effort would solidify FEMA as its own ...
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FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the ...
FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms
The cuts could leave communities less prepared to handle the often devastating aftermath of storms as forecasters predict a ...
‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to ...
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‘I alone will speak on behalf of FEMA,’ new agency chief tells staff
FEMA acting Administrator David Richardson said he would make all decisions himself, potentially slowing the disbursement of ...
Consequences of recent FEMA cuts unclear in Anne Arundel, Annapolis
When FEMA eliminated the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and canceled all applications from fiscal ...
Fired FEMA chief threatened to quit weeks ago
Cameron Hamilton, the acting disaster chief, appeared to contradict Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by defending the agency on Wednesday.