FEMA staff members are sounding the alarm over significant cuts and policy changes implemented by the Trump administration, warning that these actions could lead to a disaster response failure similar to Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 200 employees have raised concerns in a public letter of dissent, accusing the administration of undermining disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. They emphasize that the erosion of post-Katrina safeguards and the inexperience of current officials heighten the risk of a catastrophic event. The warnings have prompted calls for Congressional action to protect the agency and ensure it can adequately respond to future disasters.