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FEMA’s New Leader and the Future of Disaster Response | Odessa News
Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL who once led FEMA on an interim basis before being fired for opposing its elimination, has just been confirmed to helm the agency again — signaling a potential pivot away from dismantling it. With over 1,000 disaster declarations pending and critical staff shortages eroding institutional knowledge, Hamilton faces the daunting task of stabilizing FEMA while navigating sweeping federal reforms aimed at shifting more responsibility to states and cutting bureaucratic red tape. His appointment comes amid legal challenges and political pressure, but his evolving…
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