A long-anticipated report released Thursday that could help President Donald Trump reshape national disaster policy was markedly different than earlier drafts, offering a then-and-now comparison of administration priorities.
Gone were recommendations to slash FEMA’s workforce and forgive a mountain of debt incurred by the government as it responded to massive flooding. Included were ideas to accelerate the disbursement of disaster aid to states, and reduce the overall amount of money that could be requested by governors.
The 75-page document by the FEMA Review Council now goes to the president, who will decide which recommendations to accept, if any. Here are some ideas that Trump won’t see in the report.
Draft report: FEMA “can reduce its overall staffing by 50% or more.”
