Trump's Cuts Weaken US Disaster Response
Update: 2026-01-05
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Trumps Second Term Weakens Americas Disaster Response: Deep budget cuts and mass firings have shrunk key agencies like Fema and Noaa, leading to a perfect storm of rising threats and crumbling defenses. Experts warn that the country is unprepared for extreme weather events, with states struggling to step up due to lack of staff and funds. The Biden eras investments are being rolled back, and Fema has lost about a third of its full-time workers. Noaas cuts have hobbled weather forecasting, with staff shortages leading to fewer balloon launches and gaps in overnight monitoring. As extreme weather ramps up, states urge people to prepare on their own, but the gaps in our safety net are widening fast.
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