FEMA Staff Cuts Threaten America’s Disaster Readiness Amid Rising Crises

How prepared is America to face future disasters when FEMA itself is shrinking? The Federal Emergency Management Agency, charged with safeguarding our citizens during emergencies, has resumed cutting staff after a brief pause during January’s severe winter storm. This ongoing reduction in personnel sets off alarm bells about our country’s capacity to respond effectively when tragedy strikes. Why Cutting FEMA’s Backbone Undermines National Sovereignty The core of FEMA’s response relies heavily on the Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery (CORE) employees. These aren’t just temporary workers; many hold senior supervisory roles with years—sometimes decades—of vital experience. They are paid from the Disaster...