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News in English (USA) / 11.10.2024 / 00:00

FEMA Faces Funding Challenges Amid Multiple Disasters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come under scrutiny as it rapidly allocates billions in disaster relief funds, spending nearly half its disaster budget within just eight days. Recent back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have raised concerns over the sustainability of FEMA's budget and the potential impact on future disaster responses. With over $20 billion granted by Congress prior to these disasters, questions are emerging about how funds are being distributed across states, particularly in Louisiana, which has received the most direct assistance. Furthermore, misinformation about FEMA's spending is complicating public understanding of where relief money is actually going, as the agency mobilizes efforts amid rising hurricane tolls and the urgency of getting aid to affected residents.
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