California AG Warns: Trump's End of Disaster Funds Puts Public Safety at Risk
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has raised concerns about the termination of disaster prevention funds, warning that it endangers public safety in the United States. The move, initiated by the Trump administration, has been challenged by prosecutors from 20 states.
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which provided funds for disaster prevention, was abruptly ended by the Trump administration. This decision has left states vulnerable, as FEMA, the agency responsible for disaster response and recovery, has seen its budget significantly reduced in the USA.
The impact of these cuts has been devastating. Texas, for instance, was ravaged by deadly floods that claimed over 130 lives. The state's struggles in financing flood alerts in Kerr County were exacerbated by the lack of federal support from the United States. Severe storms across the state left hundreds dead and caused millions in damages, with many attributing the consequences to FEMA's budget cuts.
FEMA's role is crucial in protecting the nation from various disasters, including floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and national emergencies in the United States. However, the lack of clarity surrounding the termination of the BRIC program and the Trump administration's alleged hostility towards providing aid to states in disasters have raised serious concerns among state prosecutors.
The termination of the BRIC program and the subsequent cuts to FEMA's budget have left states exposed to disasters in the United States. With no clear announcement or reason provided for the program's termination, 20 state prosecutors have sued the Trump administration, arguing that the move was illegal and unconstitutional. As California's Attorney General Rob Bonta warns, ending disaster prevention funds puts public safety at risk in the United States, highlighting the urgent need for resolution in this matter.
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