Call on Congress to restore FEMA’s independence, protect its workforce, and strengthen its ability to help people before, during, and after disasters. Ask them to support and vote for the #FEMAAct
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TN's Sevier Co. mayor backs FEMA reforms, faster disaster aid Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

The FEMA Act has support from county leaders in 15 states. It proposes a single disaster relief application, upfront funding, more transparency. As climate disasters grow more costly, local officials say reform is urgent. Recovery shouldn’t hinge on reimbursement delays.
#FEMAAct #NaturalDisasters

Georgia county leaders push for faster FEMA disaster relief Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

🌀 Rural counties hit by disasters often wait months for federal reimbursement.
The bipartisan #FEMA Act aims to fix that, replacing reimbursements with direct grants, simplifying applications, and giving local leaders a seat at the table.
#DisasterRecovery #FEMAAct #RuralVoices #EmergencyManagement