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FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRAJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:23 AM
FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
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Despite warnings from the Trump administration, FEMA is expected to be able to support the ongoing winter storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins. Experts and former FEMA officials state the agency would have approximately $7-8 billion in its Disaster Relief Fund, even if congressional funding expires. This balance is considered sufficient to cover winter storm recovery and other potential emergencies in the short term. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, is one of the departments awaiting Senate passage for fiscal year 2026 funding. The winter storm has impacted large portions of the United States.

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Department of Homeland Security 60% Sarah Labowitz 70% Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 80% Federal Emergency Management Agency ×390% United States ×2100%

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