The Push for FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke as Disasters
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 16:35
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The Urgency of Recognizing Extreme Heat as a Disaster
Heat kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes.
Discrepancy in Federal Aid Allocation
Fact: Federal aid doesn't flow as quickly and generously for heat-related incidents compared to other disasters.
- Heat-related fatalities surpass those caused by hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes.
- Advocacy for FEMA to include extreme heat and wildfire smoke in disaster designations is growing.
- The disparity in support for different types of disasters needs to be addressed.
- Policy reforms to level the playing field for all disaster victims are essential.
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