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Trump Halts Disaster Tracking, Threatening FEMA Aid to Millions

3/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump halted tracking billion-dollar disasters, undermining FEMA.
Approximately 94% of Americans live in areas that have received FEMA aid since 2011.
From 2017 to 2023, FEMA provided $267.7 billion in disaster assistance.
If FEMA is weakened, state and local governments will struggle to respond, delaying recovery and increasing costs.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump halted tracking billion-dollar disasters, undermining FEMA.
Approximately 94% of Americans live in areas that have received FEMA aid since 2011.
From 2017 to 2023, FEMA provided $267.7 billion in disaster assistance.
If FEMA is weakened, state and local governments will struggle to respond, delaying recovery and increasing costs.