Internal document reveals FEMA is ‘not ready’ for hurricane season

Published May 16, 2025 11:13pm ET



The Federal Emergency Management Agency is “not ready” for hurricane season, which starts on June 1, according to internal documents. 

Revelations of FEMA being ill-prepared ahead of hurricane season come as the agency has seen a 30% reduction in its workforce due to Department of Government Efficiency layoffs and buyouts. Since last year, President Donald Trump has talked about moving the responsibility of responding to natural disasters to the states.  

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