If Trump Guts FEMA, Are Tornado Victims On Their Own?
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FEMA's Role in Disaster Management
This chapter explores the contentious debate surrounding FEMA's involvement in disaster response, particularly regarding smaller emergencies that states can manage independently. It examines historical overreach, leadership controversies, and the agency's complex relationship with the Department of Homeland Security, particularly under the Trump administration. Personal anecdotes and recent examples, like the Arkansas disaster aid rejection, illustrate the bureaucratic challenges and implications of federal assistance in state disaster recovery efforts.
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