What happens if FEMA "goes away"
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What happens if FEMA "goes away"

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the government's response to disasters. It has over 600 open disaster declarations in its backlog and faces long-running staffing shortages. The Trump administration has signaled that it plans to alter how the agency functions. The changes could change the amount of federal funds sent to U.S. states, households and small businesses recovering from hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
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