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Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Emergency Management Nationwide

10/19/2025

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Story summary

Severe cuts to federal security grants and funding delays jeopardize state emergency management responses.
The Department of Homeland Security now requires updated population counts excluding noncitizens before access to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants.
Officials report confusion and uncertainty, especially during the federal government shutdown.
New York and Illinois faced large funding reductions.
The U.S. Virgin Islands saw unexpected increases.

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Story summary

Severe cuts to federal security grants and funding delays jeopardize state emergency management responses.
The Department of Homeland Security now requires updated population counts excluding noncitizens before access to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants.
Officials report confusion and uncertainty, especially during the federal government shutdown.
New York and Illinois faced large funding reductions.
The U.S. Virgin Islands saw unexpected increases.