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Kristi Noem under fire for $1 billion disaster relief 'logjam': 'Sitting on her desk'

Kristi Noem is facing criticism over a rule requiring her personal sign-off on FEMA-funded projects above $100,000.
The policy has reportedly delayed roughly $1 billion in hazard mitigation projects nationwide.
Documents and reports cited by NOTUS link the delays to project approvals in Georgia, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
The Los Alamos transmission-line protection plan is among projects reportedly stalled due to the delay.
The reporting also notes delays in FEMA grants for buyouts and hazard mitigation in multiple states.
Critics say the rule hamstrings disaster-response capabilities during flood events and other emergencies.
NOTUS and its review are cited as main sources for the allegations against Noem.
The article frames the controversy within broader concerns about FEMA project approvals during the Trump era.
The report mentions ongoing FEMA grants and approvals in Georgia, North Carolina and Oklahoma as part of the delayed funding narrative.
The story underscores potential implications for fire prevention and national security research facilities.

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