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St. Petersburg's Resilience at Risk Amid Federal Cuts

4/20/2025

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St. Petersburg's vital infrastructure projects are in jeopardy as the Trump administration halts FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, cutting the city's $33.82 million funding for storm-hardening efforts. Additionally, AmeriCorps volunteers supporting disaster recovery have been released, highlighting the widespread impact of federal budget cuts on disaster preparedness and community resilience nationwide.

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St. Petersburg's vital infrastructure projects are in jeopardy as the Trump administration halts FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, cutting the city's $33.82 million funding for storm-hardening efforts. Additionally, AmeriCorps volunteers supporting disaster recovery have been released, highlighting the widespread impact of federal budget cuts on disaster preparedness and community resilience nationwide.