Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters - NPR
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FEMA funding cuts under Trump administration have reduced disaster preparedness in rural communities.
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Rural residents face increased vulnerability to disasters with fewer emergency resources, potentially resulting in slower disaster response, higher recovery costs, and greater loss of life and property.
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