DHS secretary calls for US states to lead disaster response instead of Fema
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggests states, not FEMA, should lead disaster response efforts.
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This shift could mean that state and local governments will bear more responsibility for disaster response, potentially affecting the speed or resources available during emergencies in your area.
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DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin called for US states and local governments to lead disaster response efforts, rather than the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema). Mullin made these remarks during a visit to Asheville, North Carolina, to survey Hurricane Helene recovery. This proposal suggests a fundamental shift in Fema's role, repositioning the federal agency to support existing state and local first responders. The statement marks Mullin's first significant trip since Kristi Noem’s ouster.
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is advocating for a fundamental shift in FEMA's role towards supporting state and local disaster response.
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