FEMA was sent back to North Carolina with $2 billion moved from ‘programs that fund welfare for illegals’ A Jan. 21 Facebook post (direct l ink, archive link) claims the federal agency that responds to disasters received an influx of money to support hurricane survivors in North Carolina.

President Donald Trump’s call to possibly eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has Nebraska officials waiting and worrying, with two former disaster response officials saying that doing away with FEMA would leave a void that would prove difficult to fill.

FEMA provides funds to governments and individuals to rebuild after natural disasters, but Trump has criticized it for being too slow and costly.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Illustration by Stephen Kelly / / AP / FEMA President Donald Trump has put the Federal Emergency Management Agency in his crosshairs.

President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.

Entrepreneur and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump 's plan to overhaul or even scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency. O'Leary's endorsement comes amidst growing debate over the effectiveness of FEMA and Trump's proposal to shift disaster relief funding directly to state governments.

Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.

President Trump recently floated the idea of getting rid of FEMA. It would take an act of Congress to make that happen.

Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.

GOP lawmakers resisted the president’s suggestion FEMA might need to “go away,” but they support changes to the disaster response agency.

According to FEMA, “a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of assistance. Due to the number of counties impacted by the hurricane and the number of homes needing inspections, it may take time for an inspection to be scheduled.”

According to the executive order, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, co-chaired by the secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, will assess FEMA’s effectiveness over the past four years, comparing its responses to state and private sector efforts of disaster relief.