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20m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... —
31m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn —
33m ago Hurricane Isaias may test FEMA’s ability to deploy a large surge workforce after staffing cuts reduced experience and institutional knowledge. —
34m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn #Trump —
37m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively ... -2.5
44m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn #TheGuardian -2.5
55m ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectivelyGu… -3.0
2h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity apnews.com/article/waff... +2.0
3h ago A FEMA administrator created the Waffle House Index after looking for a place to eat during hurricane clean up and only Waffle House was open | Fortune +2.0
6h ago FEMA is moving resources to Alabama. www.fox10tv.com/2026/10/08/f... Hurricane Isaias track zoom.earth/maps/tempera... .. -1.5
6h ago "President Donald Trump's administration denied Illinois' request on Thursday for federal disaster relief in eight counties after days of severe weather hit the state in August... FEMA granted Indi… -4.0
7h ago How the Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ×4 +2.0
7h ago Another Hurricane Alley Extreme High Tide Wild Ride🌀 Storm surges, whip around winds to slam thru Gulf Hammock towards Redbone℗ Ranch on the Nature Coast. Evacuations FUBAR; only 1 way out ⬆️, so S… -7.5
8h ago FEMA finally approved our governor's request for a disaster declaration for Hurricane Lowell, which hit Kaua'i & other islands a month ago. #Hawaii #FEMA https://kauainownews.com/2026/10/08/appro… +4.0
8h ago “FEMA made disaster assistance available to neighboring Indiana — a solidly Republican state that also coped with power outages that lasted up to two weeks — to help areas recover from many of the … +1.5
8h ago “The Waffle House Index” helps Southerners, and FEMA, gauge a storm’s severity +3.0
8h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity flip.it/O9LXtL +1.5
9h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ×2 +1.5
9h ago Menasha residents are confronting major repairs, insurance shortfalls and lasting losses after a tornado struck about two months ago. President Donald Trump announced $17.9 million in FEMA assistan… -4.0
9h ago Let's see how fast Florida and Alabama get thier #FEMA help after #Isaias. I bet they don't have to ask twice -2.0
10h ago That’s assuming no damage is done . FEMA money went to the war we started in Iran so Good luck getting help in all those red states if it is a major hurricane 🖕 -7.0
11h ago Praying for #NewOrleans, #Pensacola, and everyone in the path of #HurricaneIsaias. #Isaias is a Category 2 hurricane now, with winds of 100 MPH. Please evacuate if you can. Where is #FEMA?? #Cong… -4.0
11h ago FEMA says $17.9 million in initial disaster assistance is available to people affected by the July 27 tornado and severe storms in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties. The agency says t… +2.0
11h ago FEMA can use his jacket as a TARP for victims house after the Hurricane hits. Might smell bad but it will cover the house. -4.0
12h ago FEMA denies Illinois' request for emergency aid after this summer's severe weather -4.5
12h ago FEMA seems to be working relatively well in Hawaii for 2 of their hurricanes + an EQ + storm flooding. Though disaster assistance for Hurricane Lowell took a month & since it was just approved tod… +1.5
12h ago Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensifies as evacuation orders expand to several cities www.yahoo.com/news/article... FEMA under #Trump test, right before the election! -4.0
12h ago There's a hurricane brewing in the Gulf of MEXICO, that formed after he announced he was going to Alabama to a football game. The hurricane is on track to move inland over the football stadium. He … -4.0
12h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm’s severity Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic … +1.5
12h ago According to Gov. JB Pritzker, counties hit with severe weather during the summer will not be receiving federal support. https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-news/fema-denies-illinois-request-for-eme… -5.0

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