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Senators press DHS on FEMA preparedness, grant cuts and hurricane season readiness
Summary
Lawmakers asked Secretary Noem about FEMA's readiness for hurricane season, pending disaster declaration requests, and proposed reductions to non‑disaster FEMA grants. Noem said FEMA is pre‑staging personnel and equipment, the FEMA Review Council will pursue reforms, and the administration is evaluating grant programs.
Senators raised concerns on May 20 about FEMA's preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season and about proposed reductions to certain FEMA grant lines. Several senators, including the committee's ranking member and members from states recently affected by storms, said FEMA had signaled gaps in readiness and asked for expedited consideration of disaster declarations and individual assistance.
Secretary Noem said FEMA regional teams were…
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