Cities across the United States are grappling with the impact of abrupt policy changes that have resulted in the denial of disaster mitigation funding. Oklahoma lawmakers, among others, express confusion over the lack of support from the Trump administration, which has left hundreds of thousands of homes vulnerable to disasters. Local leaders are particularly worried about how the cuts to FEMA disaster aid could hinder economic growth and leave flood-prone communities scrambling for essential resources. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding denied disaster mitigation grants continues to raise concerns among lawmakers.