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Indianapolis Star
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
Trump plans to phase out FEMA. Here's what it could mean if you live in a floodplain
President Donald Trump announced plans June 10 to phase out FEMA, according to a report from Reuters. Here's what we know about FEMA: FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the U.S. On June 10, Trump said he plans to start "phasing out" FEMA after the hurricane season, according to the Reuters report. The president noted states would receive less federal aid to respond to natural disasters. "We're going to give out less money," Trump said. "We're going to give it out directly. It'll be from thepresident's office. We'll have somebody here, could be Homeland Security." FEMA currently oversees the distribution of financial aid to states following a president's declaration of a disaster. State governors are being encouraged to work together in response to natural disasters, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. She believes that FEMA "fundamentally needs to go away as itexists." "We're building communication and mutual aid agreements among states … so that they can stand on their own two feet with the federal government coming in catastrophic circumstances with funding," Noem said. The hurricane season officially started in the U.S. on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This season is expected to generate as many as 10 hurricanes, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast last month. FEMA exists to help people "before, during and after disasters," according to The agency's core values can be found at: 'We Are FEMA' or Publication One (Pub 1). Story continues after photo gallery. President Jimmy Carter officially created FEMA in 1979 through an executive order, according to FEMA became part of the Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003, and has roots dating back to 1803. FEMA may help pay for costs insurance doesn't cover up to a maximum award amount. In 2025, the maximum amounts are $43,600 for "housing assistance" and $43,600 for "other needs," according to FEMA. Flooding causes more destruction in the United States than any other form of severe weather. It can happen anywhere, whether you live in a coastal Florida city or in the Midwest. In the past 10 years, damage from flooding has averaged $46 billion per year, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office, which estimates the cost will increase by as much as a third in 2050 because of climate change. It's unclear exactly how Trump's plan to end FEMA would impact the Midwest. But the decision to give out fewer federal dollars could affect the amount of money struggling homeowners receive and how quickly that money is dispersed after a severe weather event. Others are reading: Map shows where anti-ICE, Trump protests have occurred around the US How much risk you have for flooding depends on where you live and how often floods occur. To understand your risk, it's recommended you learn whether you live in a floodplain. Visit to find out how often floods happen in your area. Use tools, maps and past claims data to understand your flood risk and make informed decisions to stay safe. To see if your home is situated on a floodplain, visit and enter your address at:
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mercer County disaster recovery center remaining open until Friday
Feb. 11—princeton — While the deadline to apply for disaster assistance ended Friday, Feb. 7, the Mercer County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Princeton is extending its operations an additional week to aid people who have applied. The recovery center will remain open through Friday, Feb. 14 to allow applicants more time to speak face-to-face with staff about their applications. The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Lifeline Princeton Church of God, 250 Oakvale Road near Princeton. It will be open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Disaster Recovery Centers such as the one in Princeton are accessible to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are deaf or hard of hearing. Another way for applicants to discuss their FEMA assistance is by phone at 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, applicants should give FEMA their number for that service. Staff from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available at the recovery center in Princeton for homeowners, renters and business owners to answer questions about their physical disaster loans, and for business owners to inquire about their Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs). Applicants can also call the SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email disastercustomerservice@ for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay service. For more information on West Virginia's disaster recovery, visit West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, and Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@ Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@
