Project 2025 Proposes Major FEMA and NOAA Reforms
The conservative initiative outlines significant changes to federal agencies without eliminating them, sparking debate over potential impacts.
- Project 2025 suggests restructuring FEMA, including moving it to a different department and privatizing certain programs.
- The proposal aims to shift more disaster preparedness and response costs from the federal government to states and localities.
- Social media claims that Project 2025 intends to dismantle FEMA and the Hurricane Center have been debunked.
- Climate experts warn that proposed changes to NOAA could hinder the National Hurricane Center's ability to function effectively.
- Former President Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, despite its alignment with some of his previous administration's policies.