- Due to the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), local emergency responders may face challenges in adequately addressing extreme weather events.
- An expert in public safety highlights the potential devastation to local disaster response capabilities as a result of the DHS shutdown.
- Important grant funding, which plays a critical role in disaster preparedness and response, is reportedly impacted by the shutdown.
- The lack of federal support may leave communities vulnerable as they face the threat of extreme weather without the usual resources.
- Residents are advised to take proactive measures and stay prepared for potential emergencies given the reduced capacity of local response teams.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-shutdown-leaves-local-emergency-responders-own-amid-extreme-weather-expert-warns)
