FEMA skips national hurricane conference amid DHS shutdown
The National Hurricane Conference kicked off without the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to the partial government shutdown. The conference aims to help communities prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, and features presentations on hurricane forecasts, disaster response, and recovery efforts.
A major conference to help communities prepare for hurricane season started without FEMA. The agency's absence is due to the partial government shutdown. The conference has over 1,800 attendees, including local and state emergency managers. FEMA's absence affects its ability to support communities in preparing for hurricanes. The conference features presentations on hurricane forecasts and disaster response. Attendees are concerned about the impact of the shutdown on disaster preparedness.
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