FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Hurricane Katrina

A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Read More

FEMA staff being put on leave after criticizing Trump sparks fury

Reports that the Trump administration ... media. More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the FEMA Review Council and Congress on Monday, critiquing recent cuts to ... Read More

A vulnerable NC faces peak hurricane season with a weakened, politicized FEMA | Opinion

With a blue governor, it’s a question whether the people of North Carolina can depend on (Trump) to show up when they need it.” ... Read More

Watchdog Warns Trump’s Cuts at FEMA Pose a ‘Major Challenge’

The country lacks the ability to address multiple disasters happening at once, the Government Accountability Office said. Read More

FEMA employees placed on leave after claiming Trump leadership could spark next Hurricane Katrina

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who signed an open letter slamming the Trump administration's leadership of the office have been placed on leave, with FEMA leadership subsequently ... Read More

Some FEMA staff warn that Trump cuts may weaken disaster response

FEMA employees on Monday warned Congress that the Trump administration's changes and leadership at the agency could harm the U.S. if disaster strikes. Read More

FEMA staff tell Congress inexperience of Trump officials risks Katrina-style disaster

The letter signed by 35 named employees said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting FEMA director David Richardson lack qualifications. Read More

FEMA employees placed on leave after criticizing the Trump administration in open letter

WASHINGTON — At least 21 Federal Emergency Management Agency employees have been put on administrative leave after they signed an open letter criticizing the Trump administration's disaster ... Read More

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening, according to documents reviewed by The ... Read More

Trump Administration Suspends Staff Who Pleaded to Save FEMA

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In an urgent letter to Congress on Monday, more than 180 current and former workers ... Read More