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DHS secretary says FEMA will be reformed, cites predeployment in Texas flood response
Summary
Secretary Neal described changes he says are under way at FEMA, highlighted rapid predeployment of federal funds during a Texas flood response and said the administration intends to empower states and reform federal disaster response.
Secretary Neal said the administration is "fundamentally reforming" the Federal Emergency Management Agency and described steps intended to speed federal support to states. He cited response work in Texas as an example, saying the department predeployed funds and assets, including Coast Guard and Border Protection teams, to speed rescue and recovery operations.
Neal said the department…
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