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.
Trump threatens to scrap FEMA, calling the emergency agency a 'big disappointment'
President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap the emergency agency FEMA.The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with responding to disasters across the US.Trump's comments came during a national disaster recovery tour that saw him visit Los Angeles and North Carolina.
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.
Trump threatens to 'get rid' of emergency agency FEMA as he tours disaster areas
The US president visited areas of California ravaged by wildfires as well as North Carolina, where he said: "I think we recommend that FEMA go away."
Trump Says Will Sign Order 'Maybe Getting Rid Of' US Disaster Agency
US President Donald Trump said as he visited hurricane-hit North Carolina Friday that he would sign an executive order to overhaul or possibly scrap the federal agency that helps states cope with disasters.
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.
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