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Summary
Trump signed an executive order shifting disaster preparedness responsibility from FEMA to state and local governments.
The order calls for reviewing infrastructure policies, creating a National Risk Register, and prioritizing state-led risk reduction.
Critics warn this weakens U.S. disaster readiness, noting Trump’s administration has cut 1,000 FEMA staff and withheld funds from state projects.
Experts fear the order forces states to make costly infrastructure investments without clear federal support, leaving communities more vulnerable to disasters like wildfires and hurricanes.
I live in Texas, and I recognize we would probably be able to handle our own disaster response, given our size, economic heft, and functioning government (this last one is arguable, but in general Texas is pretty good about keeping the things they want working).
I used to live in Louisiana, which would be totally fucked under this plan. They have no hope whatsoever to take care of themselves.
The state enjoys fucking over Houston/Harris County whenever possible though, including a decision to give $1 billion in Harvey recovery money to more conservative counties surrounding Harris even though Harris had way more people affected. There’s also widespread state-enforced ignorance of the industrial pollution and preventable industrial accidents around here.
No argument here. Hello from Travis County, where we get similar treatment
The state that famously shuts down when it snows?
How’s your power grid?
Fully functional? Lol
I would like to remind you of your state’s dependance on The Cajun Navy in disasters.
We certainly appreciate the help! But “dependent” might not be an accurate description
So you don’t live south of austin, neat.
Basically a map of the most hurricane-impacted areas