FEMA is terminating $325 million in grants earmarked for New York State, which is a significant blow to flood mitigation efforts in New York City. Governor Kathy Hochul condemned these cuts as a reckless decision that endangers public safety, particularly in the wake of Hurricane Ida that caused fatalities in the city. The decision reflects a broader trend from federal authorities, including President Trump, emphasizing that states should assume more disaster response responsibilities, which critics argue undermines essential recovery efforts.
The loss of FEMA funds will be particularly damaging to the New York City area, where the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed 14 New Yorkers in 2021.
Ms. Hochul questioned the wisdom of the cuts, stating that the grants were critical to help us rebuild after major weather disasters.
Cutting infrastructure funding for communities across New York is shortsighted and a massive risk to public safety, according to Ms. Hochul.
FEMA announced it was canceling the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, labeling it wasteful and ineffective and more concerned with political agendas.
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