The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a policy change requiring most employees to secure approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for term extensions, which aligns with President Trump's objective to reduce federal agencies. A full hiring freeze is in effect, with a review process initiated for all disaster-field positions. This decision comes as part of a broader initiative to restructure FEMA, particularly following dissatisfaction with its responsiveness in recent disaster situations. Staff reductions are expected, affecting around 80% of FEMA personnel, who are primarily reservation and on-call workers.
FEMA has implemented a full hiring freeze and instituted a DHS review process for all disaster-field positions that are up for renewal.
To ensure American citizens receive swift relief, we're cutting wasteful spending and bureaucracy that delays our response efforts, according to DHS spokesperson.
Most Federal Emergency Management Agency employees will need Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's approval to stay on the job post-term expiration.
The cuts follow Trump's broader efforts to slash the federal workforce and restructure FEMA, following complaints about its disaster response.
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