Trump's proposal to reduce FEMA's role in disaster management sparks fears of inadequate state responses.

President Trump's suggestion that states should handle disasters independently has raised concerns. FEMA, since its creation in 1979, has provided crucial support in disaster responses, offering financial aid, logistical support, and recovery assistance. State and local emergency managers argue that eliminating FEMA would leave states, especially smaller and less wealthy ones, unable to manage frequent disasters effectively. FEMA has provided over $12 billion to individuals and $133 billion to governments and nonprofits in the last four years, playing a vital role in disaster recovery. Critics fear that Trump's proposed changes could cripple FEMA's capabilities.

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