FEMA Ordered to Use Trump Administration's Preferred Terminology During Wildfire Recovery

Federal workers assisting with California wildfire recovery instructed to adopt new language on immigration and gender per executive order.

FEMA employees responding to California's historic wildfires were directed to replace terms like 'migrants' with 'aliens' and 'gender' with 'sex' in official communication.
The directive aligns with President Trump's recent executive order aimed at removing 'radical gender ideology' and revising federal terminology policies.
The guidance was issued to FEMA's Region 9 recovery division, covering California and other western states, during ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
Employees were told to stop using forms containing prohibited language and consult supervisors for resolution if conflicts arise.
The changes reflect broader language mandates across federal agencies, including DHS and NASA, sparking concerns among FEMA staff about their impact on recovery operations.