1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I’m writing to you not just as a constituent, but as someone deeply alarmed by what I heard from President Trump this week regarding FEMA. His proposal to phase out or dramatically reduce FEMA’s role in disaster response after this hurricane season—shifting responsibility to the states, cutting federal aid, and doling out relief through direct White House discretion—is not just short-sighted, it’s dangerous. I recognize that not all those representing my district or my state share my political views—and that’s okay. This letter isn’t about partisanship. This is about people. It’s about lives, livelihoods, and the very real vulnerabilities we face as a coastal state in the path of intensifying storms. Florida is already teetering under the weight of an insurance crisis that has left homeowners and potential buyers alike in a state of uncertainty. The idea of compounding this with reduced federal disaster relief is a recipe for economic devastation—not just for families, but for the real estate market that underpins so much of our state’s financial well-being. As you know, disaster resilience and recovery are not luxuries—they are lifelines. FEMA exists precisely because some catastrophes are too vast for any one state to bear alone. We’ve seen this time and again. Even the best-prepared governors cannot conjure up billions in immediate relief, temporary housing, or logistical coordination in the wake of a major storm. Removing or minimizing FEMA’s role will send a chilling signal to insurers already pulling out of Florida, and it will further depress property values as risk outweighs investment. This isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a practical one. It’s about protecting lives, homes, and the ability to rebuild. I urge you, in the strongest possible terms, to oppose any legislative or executive action that would curtail FEMA’s funding, scope, or speed. We need stronger federal disaster infrastructure, not less. And we need you, our voice in Washington, to make clear that states like ours cannot and should not be left to weather the storm alone. Thank you for your attention and your leadership.