The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing criticism from those affected by recent fires and hurricanes as well as lawmakers on both sides. Former FEMA Director Michael Brown says when the Department of Homeland Security was created,

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

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FEMA is looking for property management companies with ready-for-occupancy residential or rental properties in Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

President Trump can reform or rebuild FEMA into the world-class emergency management agency that it can, and must, be. On January 24, while visiting North Carolina to gain insight into the arguably not-well-managed crises in North Carolina and California,

While DHS employees largely work in-person, the acting homeland security secretary called remote work rates at some components "unacceptable."

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for- occupancy residential or rental properties in Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, according to federal law.

Trump is expected to tour Helene hit areas to see recovery efforts and is also expected to also bring newly appointed interim FEMA director, Cameron Hamilton.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Trump's suggestion that states should "take care of their own problems" could have major implications for GOP states in the South.