Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that FEMA lacks sufficient funds to meet the long-term needs of communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which has claimed over 160 lives. The shortfall has sparked criticism, particularly over FEMA’s $640 million allocation to assist communities with migrant resettlement. Some Republican leaders argue that disaster relief should take precedence, while FEMA insists that the two funding streams are separate. President Biden pledged full federal coverage for the recovery costs in the hardest-hit states for the first 180 days.
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