Explainer-What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, just days after he floated shuttering the agency whose resources are strained following multiple weather-related disasters and which is burdened by past failures in handling massive storms.
What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
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President Trump can reform or rebuild FEMA into the world-class emergency management agency that it can, and must, be. On January 24, while visiting North Carolina to gain insight into the arguably not-well-managed crises in North Carolina and California,
Trump threatens to scrap FEMA, calling the emergency agency a 'big disappointment'
Trump said the agency, which employs more than 20,000 people across the US, was "very bureaucratic" and "very slow."
Trump considering 'getting rid of' Federal Emergency Management Agency
President Trump toured North Carolina and Southern California Friday, two areas recently affected by disaster. He also said he's considering getting rid of FEMA. WGN's Shannon Halligan explains.
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
FEMA Closer to Getting Wiped Out After Trump Emergency Review Order
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which could lead to the eradication of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The order on Sunday night demanded a task force to investigate the agency and find solutions that will transform it.
Trump order sets up council to review FEMA
STORY: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday signed an executive order establishing a review council to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Trump called on the council to hold its first public meeting within 90 days and submit a report to him within 180 days of the first meeting.
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