Trump to Sign Order Shifting Disaster Response Control to States and Local Governments

The executive order establishes a National Resilience Strategy and calls for a review of FEMA operations to improve disaster preparedness and response.

• President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order today, transferring primary disaster response responsibilities from the federal government to state and local authorities.
• The order includes the creation of a National Resilience Strategy, which outlines priorities to enhance infrastructure and community resilience against disasters.
• It mandates a review of FEMA's policies and operations, following criticism of the agency's performance during past emergencies, including Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
• The executive order emphasizes a 'risk-informed' approach to disaster management, focusing on resilience and local empowerment rather than centralized federal control.
• This move builds on Trump's prior actions, including a January order to reform FEMA and address allegations of political bias in the agency's disaster response.

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