States Report FEMA Rule Changes and Grant Delays Affect Disaster Response

State officials report that severe cuts to federal security grants, delays, and new funding restrictions are jeopardizing their disaster response capabilities, exacerbated by the federal government shutdown. The Department of Homeland Security has imposed new population count requirements for grant distribution, creating confusion and uncertainty among emergency management agencies while reducing crucial funding for state and local preparedness efforts.

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