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Diversion of Personnel to ICE WASHINGTON, DC – As hurricane season begins today, Congressman Frank Pallone … operational readiness. “Today is the first day of hurricane season, and FEMA still hasn't answered basic questions
days and warning that the agency is entering hurricane season in a state of dangerous instability after months … fired as the agency’s acting administrator. “With hurricane season set to commence on June 1, the Federal
Reform Act (PKEMRA) after the failed response to Hurricane Katrina: “PKEMRA limits the DHS Secretary’s authority over
common natural disaster. Whether it was Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Ida, or the dozens of intense storms that have … power outages. Dumont has had issues like Hurricane Ida, which damaged the sewer system and affected thousands
fatal July 2025 flash floods in Texas and Hurricane Helene. “Communities across our country are bearing the consequences
most extreme, in a major disaster, flood, hurricane, or terrorist attack. Multiple agencies, all needing to communicate with
that flooding can cause. From Superstorm Sandy to Hurricane Ida, our communities have paid a heavy price when … loss of Nidhi Rana and Ayush Rana during Hurricane Ida reminds us why this work matters
place to bolster FEMA’s disaster response after Hurricane Katrina, and specifically warned about any further cuts … catastrophic interference in FEMA’s response to Hurricane Katrina that prohibits the DHS Secretary from substantially or significantly
proposed workforce reductions violate reforms enacted after Hurricane Katrina, including the Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act, which … unanswered. In 2006, after the notorious mismanagement of Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed the Post-Katrina Emergency Reform
state is on the front line every hurricane season, and we know that every dollar invested in disaster
emergencies put in place by Congress after Hurricane Katrina in 2006. Last week, FEMA notified the employees that
willingness to hollow out FEMA during peak hurricane season made our country less safe. “Now that Richardson
these communities are already reeling from compounded disasters: hurricanes, sea-level rise, storm surge, and the lingering legacy … spill disasters. Since 1980, hurricanes alone have generated well over $1.5 trillion in damage in the United States
today marked the 13th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the largest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, which devastated the Jersey … group created to fight for disaster reform after Hurricane Sandy, to help reach hurricane suvivors like Diane Quaranta
through the struggles I faced after Hurricane Ida.,” said Eric Vaughn, Manville NJ Resident, Hurricane Ida Survivor … stop fighting. We are in the middle of hurricane season and people are in danger of losing everything
half of FEMA’s staff to ICE during hurricane season, the same leadership that got caught … Cross in the aftermath of a hurricane. I’ve already called for Secretary Noem and Acting Administrator Richardson
report also found FEMA began the 2025 hurricane season with just 12 percent of its incident management workforce … when they are needed during the height of hurricane season. In addition, Secretary Noem’s new rule forcing
communities. It covers the effects of intensifying hurricanes and natural disasters, including the estimated $8 billion in additional … damage caused by climate change during Hurricane Sandy. It covers the social, environmental, and economic costs of worsening
Management Study, designed to prevent devastating losses from hurricanes and super storms, was another issue she highlighted
hundreds of millions of dollars. Now, just recently, Hurricane Erin slammed our coast, washing away dunes and eroding … where beach erosion has worsened after storms like Hurricane Sandy and, most recently, Hurricane Erin
Management Agency’s (FEMA) readiness for the 2025 hurricane season.” The letter cited the increasing frequency and intensity … commitment to provide FEMA’s completed 2025 hurricane response plan. This came after a committee hearing in June
commitment to provide FEMA’s completed 2025 hurricane response plan. This came after a committee hearing in June
days – in the middle of peak hurricane season. Pallone called the move “short-sighted” and “extremely dangerous,” warning … would gut FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes and other disasters during the most critical months
Trump Administration accountableto ensure our communities areadequately preparedfor hurricane season. Hart Senate Office BuildingSuite 520Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone
appointed him to lead… He was unaware of hurricane season and had no plan for it.” Wrong priorities … Jersey communities still recovering from Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida—concluded with a stark warning as the nation