FEMA Delays Under Kristi Noem Angered Republicans
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Long delays in FEMA assistance brought bipartisan complaints, especially in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene in 2024.
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FEMA spent an average of $16.5 billion annually from 2005 through 2021, as disaster costs have accelerated. The agency is responsible for helping states manage the largest natural disasters and other emergencies, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. But since President Trump took office last year, his administration has sought to downsize FEMA, cutting thousands of workers and pushing for states to handle more disasters on their own, rather than relying on the federal government.
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