FEMA prepares for intense hurricane and wildfire season amid budget concerns and potential record heat.

FEMA is prepared for an intense hurricane and wildfire season, according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who expressed concern about budget shortfalls. As the US faces potentially record-breaking temperatures, Mayorkas noted that extreme heat could qualify as a major disaster under federal law. However, local communities have historically managed major heat waves or wildfire smoke without federal financial assistance.

June 21, 2024
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