Impact of Federal Cuts on Disaster Response
States and cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are facing uncertainty and challenges heading into hurricane season due to significant cuts at vital federal agencies, leading to concerns about less accurate forecasts, coordination issues, and reduced financial aid. The Trump administration's cost-cutting initiative has left agencies ill-prepared for extreme weather events. The potential repercussions include less effective response and recovery efforts, especially for less affluent states and rural areas. The overhaul of FEMA and other disaster-response agencies may result in a bumpy disaster season with major changes happening rapidly.