Summary

Trump signed an executive order shifting disaster preparedness responsibility from FEMA to state and local governments.

The order calls for reviewing infrastructure policies, creating a National Risk Register, and prioritizing state-led risk reduction.

Critics warn this weakens U.S. disaster readiness, noting Trump’s administration has cut 1,000 FEMA staff and withheld funds from state projects.

Experts fear the order forces states to make costly infrastructure investments without clear federal support, leaving communities more vulnerable to disasters like wildfires and hurricanes.

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      22 hours ago

      We certainly appreciate the help! But “dependent” might not be an accurate description

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          21 hours ago

          Are you talking about the Harvey response? I’m genuinely not sure. I’m from Louisiana, btw, solidly Cajun here. I lived in Houston over a decade after that. In no way trying to disrespect anyone