Protect Emergency Management and Victims of Disasters

The federal government has a critical role to play in supporting state and local preparedness efforts, including providing aid during disasters through agencies like FEMA. While streamlining processes is important, any reforms must maintain the federal government's ability to effectively coordinate disaster response and recovery operations across the country. A strong, well-resourced FEMA is essential to help communities rebuild and recover when disasters strike. Local preparedness is vital, but the federal government must remain a reliable partner in times of crisis. We urge you to carefully consider preserving FEMA's capabilities as part of any policy updates to ensure states and citizens continue receiving crucial assistance when emergencies occur.