Funding cuts from the federal government could soon impact the resources available to you should disaster strike. Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced he was considering shutting FEMA down.Staff with the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency said agencies across the state rely on those federal funds to respond to disasters.

President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season

As President Trump announces plans to shift disaster relief responsibilities to states, some storm victims worry about the future of recovery support

FEMA is “fully activated in preparation for Hurricane Season,” and is “shifting from bloated DC-centric deadweight to a lean, deployable disaster force that empowers state actors to provide relief for their citizens,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the agency.

President Donald Trump announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year, signaling a major shift in disaster. response.

President Donald Trump has said he wants state and local officials to shoulder more of the burden of disaster response, even though what that looks like in practice is unclear.

The funding will support Phase II of the county’s Hazard Mitigation Flood Warning System, which will include installation of floodgate systems at key flood-prone locations.