A council appointed by Trump has recommended sweeping changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), calling for significant reforms aimed at increasing efficiency in disaster response. The panel suggests that FEMA should reduce its staffing and react to fewer disasters, shifting more responsibility to state governments. Among the key proposals are the introduction of parametric block grants and an overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The council emphasizes that while FEMA will continue to exist, its operational structure should be redesigned to enhance state leadership in disaster recovery efforts.