The Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council has released a report proposing sweeping changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is responsible for coordinating disaster response in the United States. The report suggests that disaster response should be primarily managed at the local or state level, with FEMA playing a supporting role. Key recommendations include raising the thresholds for federal disaster declarations, limiting federal assistance to affected homeowners, and reducing environmental reviews. Critics, including climate resilience experts, warn that these changes could undermine the nation's ability to respond effectively to disasters, especially as climate change increases the frequency and severity of such events. The report mentions 'climate' only once and fails to address the urgent need for a robust disaster response framework. Experts argue that many local governments are ill-equipped to handle the increased responsibility without federal support, leading to concerns about the long-term implications for disaster preparedness and recovery. The report's recommendations may require legislative backing, and while some changes could be implemented through executive orders, the overall direction raises alarms about the future of disaster management in the U.S.