FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season
FEMA has entered a financial 'red zone' with its Disaster Relief Fund dropping below $3 billion, prompting the agency to restrict spending to only urgent, life-saving efforts as hurricane season approaches. The ongoing partial government shutdown has exacerbated the situation, affecting both disaster response capabilities and the pay of thousands of essential FEMA staff. While FEMA continues operations, delayed reimbursements and reduced preparedness activities raise concerns about the agency's ability to handle multiple or major disasters.
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Exclusive Politics FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 12:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — With hurricane season just weeks away, FEMA has officially entered a financial danger zone — forcing the agency to limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.The move, known as Imminent Needs Funding, is triggered when FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund drops below $3 billion.
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