Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed the possibility of shutting down FEMA, criticizing it as a bureaucracy that picks winners. She suggested transitioning to a system where resources are allocated by local officials for quicker deployment.
Key Points
Transition to block grants for states and local officials
Maintain resources for disaster response but empower local decision-making
Pros
Empowering local officials for quicker disaster response
Reducing bureaucracy and potential for fraud and abuse
Cons
Potential risk of inadequate resources without federal oversight