- A public safety expert has issued a warning regarding the potential negative impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown on local emergency response teams.
- The expert suggests that local responders might be left without adequate federal support as they deal with extreme weather events.
- The shutdown is expected to affect grant funding that is crucial for disaster preparedness and response efforts at the local level.
- The lack of federal support during a DHS shutdown could lead to increased vulnerability for communities faced with adverse weather conditions.
- Citizens are urged to stay informed about the situation and its potential impacts on their local disaster response capabilities.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-shutdown-leaves-local-emergency-responders-own-amid-extreme-weather-expert-warns)