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politics8h ago
Opinion | Because of Trump, FEMA is dangerously underprepared for hurricane season
- The administration is debating deeper FEMA workforce cuts as hurricane season nears, signaling heightened risk for response capacity.
- More than 5,000 FEMA employees have left or been pushed out since the second Trump term began, weakening agency staffing.
- Critics warn the loss of mitigation programs shifts disaster risk to states lacking resources.
- Gregg Phillips, appointed to a high FEMA role, is criticized for lacking emergency-management background.
- Despite his appointment, critics say the root problem at FEMA lies beyond a single appointment and includes leadership gaps.
- Top FEMA positions remain vacant with no permanent Senate-confirmed administrator since inauguration.
- Reports suggest Cameron Hamilton may be nominated, but critics doubt qualifications for leading FEMA.
- There are concerns that disaster aid decisions have been politicized, with varying approval rates by state leadership.
- The piece calls for rebuilding FEMA’s workforce, restoring preparedness programs, and fair aid delivery based on need.
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