A FEMA reform plan proposes a significant shift towards a more state-centered disaster response system. The plan, developed by the FEMA Review Council appointed by President Trump, aims to make FEMA less of an operator and more of a funder and coordinator. This would involve raising the threshold for federal disaster declarations, potentially leading to fewer federal involvements in moderate disasters and placing more responsibility on states and local governments for recovery efforts. AI
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RANK_REASON The cluster details a significant proposed policy change for a major government agency, impacting disaster response structures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]