Trump plans to phase out FEMA
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The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program was designed to help local communities prepare for disasters, thereby lowering recovery costs
President Donald Trump's plan to phase out FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season is drawing criticism and mixed reactions from North Carolina lawmakers, who are concerned about the impact on disaster recovery and preparedness.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as North Carolina prepares for storms during hurricane season.
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office his plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the end of this year’s hurricane season
The value of FEMA’s assistance package to North Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Helene has eclipsed $1 billion. According to a release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the state was awarded six months of full federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures.
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