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Kristi Noem Discusses FEMA Reform and New Review Council Amid Trump’s Dismantling Plans and Hurricane Season Concerns

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Published May 16, 2025, 04:17 PM

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and members of Congress are engaged in discussions about reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amid concerns over its future and preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season. President Trump has called for dismantling FEMA, but Noem stated the agency has no specific timeline for this action. A new FEMA Review Council has been established to address longstanding issues, including unresolved claims from Hurricane Katrina and wildfires, and to improve the agency's disaster prevention and response capabilities. Senior FEMA official David Richardson is actively meeting with staff to prepare for the hurricane season.

However, some lawmakers, including Rep. Sylvia Garcia and Rep. Greg Stanton, have expressed opposition to cuts in FEMA funding, emphasizing the importance of disaster relief programs for families and communities. There are also reports that Trump aides plan to eliminate FEMA, raising concerns about the agency's readiness for hurricane season. The previous FEMA administrator was dismissed after raising alarms about these plans, and the new director has acknowledged the need to understand the President's intent for the agency.

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Rep. Greg Stanton

@RepGregStanton

Trump canned the last guy in charge at @FEMA for raising concerns about plans to gut FEMA… and now his replacement doesn’t have a plan for hurricane season?! People’s lives & livelihoods are on the line. https://t.co/BRYb4rYR3d

Josh Dawsey

@jdawsey1

“I feel a little bit like Bubba from Forrest Gump," new FEMA director says to workers. Says he needs to understand Trump's "intent" for agency. Trump aides have plans to get rid of FEMA, which employees say is not ready for hurricane season. Our latest: https://t.co/79ZTEn5P80

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

@RepStricklandWA

When disaster strikes, it's all hands on deck. I met with emergency management teams working to keep the #SouthSound safe. These agencies build community resilience for disasters, and cuts to #FEMA threaten their work and the safety of residents. https://t.co/xH0wScebM2

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