FEMA Cuts Raise Fears Of Katrina-Level Disaster

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that FEMA employees have warned Congress that Donald Trump’s attacks on the agency risk leaving the U.S. unprepared for another disaster like Hurricane Katrina. As the 20th anniversary of the storm approaches, over 180 FEMA staff signed a letter criticizing policies that repeat past mistakes. With more than 2,000 staff cuts and reduced funding, FEMA’s ability to respond to future hurricanes could be severely compromised.