County officials in the Bay Area are preparing for the economic consequences of potentially losing Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, following Trump's promises to eliminate FEMA. FEMA has already cut back on response operations and reduced reimbursements for disaster recovery, leaving regions vulnerable. Emergency managers like Rick Kovar express concerns about ongoing uncertainties regarding FEMA's future and the implications for local emergency preparedness. The hazardous conditions increase risks for counties, especially Alameda and Santa Clara, which rank high for extreme weather threats.
Across the Bay Area, county officials are concerned about economic repercussions if Trump eliminates FEMA, which has helped in recovery from disasters for decades.
FEMA has ceased on-the-ground response, reduced federal cost-sharing, and paused emergency management grant applications, signaling a significant shift in disaster preparedness.
Rick Kovar emphasizes that current conditions are alarming for emergency management, with ongoing uncertainties surrounding FEMA's future and its implications for local safety.
Regions like Alameda and Santa Clara counties face high risks from extreme weather, with FEMA historically providing crucial support during crises.
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