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Ex-FEMA officials say the vigorous federal response underscores how difficult it would be for states to take on FEMA’s responsibilities if it were dismantled.
The FEMA Review Council, among other things, is eyeing how states qualify for federal aid and differing levels of federal support for natural disasters.
However, Congress will likely have to approve of some structural changes to how FEMA supports states during natural disasters via legislation. Congress also sets the agency’s budget.