At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping Americans and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. But recent reductions in staffing at FEMA may jeopardize these efforts. Here to tell us more is GAO's Chris Currie.