DALLE 20250304
Today, I gonna talk about the FEMA cost cuts.
Hurricane season is just 3 months away, but FEMA just lost 200 employees. Should you be worried?
The Trump administration has made major budget cuts to FEMA and other disaster agencies as part of a government streamlining effort guided by Elon Musk.
These cuts don’t just affect FEMA – they’ve also hit HUD and NOAA, agencies crucial for weather forecasting and housing recovery after disasters.
States like Texas, which depend heavily on federal disaster funds, could face delayed or reduced assistance during emergencies.
Local officials in Houston, still rebuilding from past storms, now question how these changes will impact their disaster preparations.
Some Republicans argue these cuts eliminate waste, while critics warn they’ll cripple response times when disasters strike – especially with storms becoming more frequent and severe.
If you live in a disaster-prone area, now might be the time to strengthen your personal emergency plans before hurricane season arrives.