Governor Maura Healey condemned the Trump administration for its abrupt cancellation of $90 million in disaster prevention funding through FEMA's BRIC program. This action has significant implications for 18 Massachusetts cities and towns, which relied on this funding to enhance infrastructure against extreme weather. Healey emphasized that these funds were crucial for rebuilding and improving community resilience following recent severe storms, floods, and wildfires. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll added that despite existing local support programs, federal backing is essential for comprehensive disaster preparedness efforts.
"In recent years, Massachusetts communities have been devastated by severe storms, flooding and wildfires. We rely on FEMA funding to not only rebuild but also take steps to protect against future extreme weather."
"Our administration is here to support our local leaders as much as we can, and we have impactful resilience programming underway, but we need the federal government to uphold their end of the bargain."
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