FEMA is set to reduce its disaster preparedness grants by $1 billion, which internal memos claim will heighten the U.S.'s vulnerability to catastrophic incidents. The planned cuts will affect various important initiatives, including transportation infrastructure enhancements and the Next Generation Warning System used for disaster alerts. Despite an overall increase in the agency's budget, critical areas for community protection are facing significant funding reductions. This decision aligns with the Trump administration's trend of downplaying climate change and diminishing the capabilities of essential federal agencies like FEMA.
FEMA plans to cut $1 billion from disaster preparedness grants, despite internal warnings that this will increase vulnerability to catastrophic incidents.
Significant cuts target transportation infrastructure and the Next Generation Warning System, which helped communities issue extreme weather alerts.
Trump’s administration has focused on denying climate change and diminishing FEMA's role in disaster preparedness, even during an era of climate crises.
FEMA's budget increased from nearly $30 billion in 2023 to over $33 billion, yet mitigation efforts faced severe reductions.
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