Keep the F in FEMA - disasters know no boundaries

The proposal to wind down FEMA and shift disaster relief responsibilities primarily to states is a shameful neglect of responsibility. Please block it! Disaster response is a very specialized set of skills. Granted, each geographic location has specific needs But FEMA plays a critical role in coordinating effective responses to natural disasters that transcend state boundaries. Leaving states to largely fend for themselves would strain our limited resources and hinder swift, large-scale mobilization when catastrophes strike. Maine and most states states lack the expertise, finances, personnel, and infrastructure to handle major disasters alone. Moreover, natural disasters do not respect state lines. Robust federal leadership and inter-state coordination through FEMA are imperative to ensure a cohesive, well-resourced response across affected regions. Instead of dismantling FEMA, we should be bolstering its capabilities and funding to enhance preparedness and protection for all Americans while we face even MORE catastrophic events caused by increasingly strong feedback loops created by climate change - which this administration is a) doing nothing about and b) is making worse ! Save FEMA, same lives.