The Trump administration is proposing structural reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aimed at reducing its centralization in Washington, D.C. Internal memos indicate a push to decentralize operations and empower regional roles within the agency. Officials argue the changes could streamline disaster response efforts by shifting more authority away from federal headquarters. The shift reflects broader discussions about balancing federal oversight with local preparedness in emergency management.
The Trump administration is eyeing changes to the structure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including less "centralization in Washington, D.C.," according to two recent memos obtained by The Hill. One, sent out by FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton last week, said the agency “must reduce unnecessary centralization in Washington, D.C. and strengthen the roles...
