As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses indifference towards FEMA, suggesting that Florida state and local agencies can effectively manage disaster responses. He emphasizes that key issues like power restoration are independent of federal assistance. This stance coincides with turmoil at FEMA marked by high staff turnover and President Trump's suggestions to diminish its federal role in favor of state responsibilities. Concerns grow from an internal review indicating that FEMA is unprepared for the season, raising questions about the agencyâs future amid proposed reforms.
On the core prep, response and then stabilize and get people back to normal, just know that we've never relied on FEMA for any of that here in the state of Florida.
Let the state take care of the tornadoes and the hurricanes and all of the other things that happen.
FEMA is not ready for the start of hurricane season.
About 2,000 full-time staff have left the agency since Trump took office.
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