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2025 @ 10:00 | Contact: Justin Harclerode 202-225-9446
Reforming FEMA: Bringing Common Sense Back to Federal
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Mr. Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team,
United States Government Accountability Office
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Mr. Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director, Florida Division of
Emergency Management
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Ms. Jamie Laughter, County Manager, Transylvania County, North
Carolina
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Mr. Adrian Garcia, Commissioner, Harris County, Texas; on
behalf of National Association of Counties
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When it gets Personal
Acting head of FEMA says his parents in Pinellas County received denial letter by: Brittany Muller Mar 20, 202 “There is an appeals process,” Hamilton said. “I don’t like that process to be perfectly frank. My parents got a letter of denial that has my name written on it. I have to wrestle with that and own that which is why we’re making changes now to be more sensitive, agile, and responsive to every survivor because that’s what they deserve.” TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Recovering from natural disasters is a slow, frustrating and a bureaucratic process.
Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, FEMA said it has provided more than a billion dollars to assist Florida’s recovery. Cameron Hamilton, FEMA’s acting administrator appointed by the Tr**p Administration, said the agency is taking immediate steps for new methods, new approaches, and new ways to respond in the coming weeks and months. It can be lengthy and discouraging, especially with another hurricane season right around the corner. “Recovery becomes challenged with that the ability to prepare for future
events become challenged and strained,” Hamilton said. “That’s all the more
important why we stress the need for preparedness, plans and policies, and
your own methodology in place so that you can respond accordingly.” Hamilton said the agency’s singular
focus is on survivors. FEMA is overhauling its operations by “building out
systems and applying very aggressive maneuvers.” Hamilton
said the entire organizational goals of FEMA have been re-written under the
direction of President Donald Tr**p.
When 8 On Your Side Investigative Reporter Brittany Muller asked Hamilton about Floridians concerns about FEMA’s appeal process, he said he gets it. His parents live in Pinellas County.
Ahead of hurricane season, FEMA wants you to be prepared now by preparing a list of important your documents, make a plan, check in with your family and friends, and be aware of the agency’s resources. |
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