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Extreme Heat: FEMA’s Role Remains Unclear

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S.--killing more people than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined. GAO was asked to examine the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) efforts to support states and localities experiencing extreme heat events. This report examines, among other things, (1) where forecast data projected extreme heat could occur; (2) the extent FEMA assisted Tribes, states, and localities to mitigate extreme heat; and (3) the extent that FEMA helped those entities respond to and recover from extreme heat events.
Date: Sep 30, 2025
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Extreme Heat: Limited FEMA Assistance Highlights Need for Reevaluation of Agency’s Role
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