Federal disaster aid is crucial, with 94% of Americans residing in counties receiving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance since 2011. However, recent political shifts have made disaster aid a contentious issue, particularly after events like Hurricane Helene and California wildfires. Proposals to limit FEMA's role are worrying experts who argue that many states lack the resources to handle major disasters independently. Studies show that federal aid, which has exceeded $68 billion since 2011, is vital for disaster management across all states, emphasizing that climate issues affect both red and blue regions alike.
Every state gets millions in federal help, and a little more goes to Republican states and congressional districts. It's clear that climate is not a red or blue challenge.
Most states simply don't have enough money to handle big disasters. They're going to suffer because they don't have capacities to deal with it without federal help.
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