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Trump Quietly Halts Money to States for Preventing Disaster Damage

Last updated: May 1, 2025 10:27 am
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The Trump administration’s decision to scale back the Hazard Mitigation and Grant Program has sparked concerns among state officials and experts in disaster preparedness. This multibillion-dollar program has been instrumental in helping states protect homes, hospitals, and other structures from floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes since 1989.

President Donald Trump’s move to halt new allocations from this program in early April has raised questions about the future of disaster mitigation efforts. The program, managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has been a lifeline for states like Florida, Oklahoma, California, and Missouri. Records show that Louisiana alone has received $2.5 billion to safeguard 10,000 properties.

Experts, such as Anna Weber from the Natural Resources Defense Council, emphasize the importance of this program in building resilience and preventing future damages. The program has allocated nearly $18 billion to states, safeguarding 185,000 properties. This includes demolishing flood-prone buildings and fortifying critical infrastructure like medical facilities, power plants, roads, and bridges.

However, Trump’s decision to cut federal disaster spending and weaken FEMA has raised concerns about the long-term impact on disaster preparedness. His recent actions, including canceling another FEMA grant program, have led to fears that states and localities will be left without vital resources to minimize damage from future disasters.

The Trump administration’s approach to disaster mitigation is undergoing a significant shift, as evidenced by FEMA’s internal memo and the President’s recent decisions on disaster declarations. The memo suggests a redesign of mitigation grant programs and potential cuts to other FEMA programs.

While Trump’s overhaul of FEMA aims to give states more responsibility for disaster recovery, experts warn that states may struggle to replace FEMA funding for hazard mitigation. Legal challenges to reverse the freeze on hazard-mitigation spending are also unlikely due to the government’s discretion in running the program.

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Overall, the Trump administration’s decision to scale back the Hazard Mitigation and Grant Program has raised concerns about the future of disaster preparedness in the face of increasing climate-related risks. Stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation to ensure that critical funding and resources are available to protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.

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