Western US emergency experts say FEMA response still favors East Coast hurricanes over Western fires

Western emergency management experts have raised concerns that FEMA's response resources are disproportionately focused on East Coast hurricanes rather than addressing the frequent and destructive wildfires in the West. This issue was highlighted during a gathering of Western governors and emergency professionals in Utah, where they noted the imbalance in FEMA's priorities despite wildfires being a more common and costly threat in their region. The situation underscores the need for a more balanced approach to disaster preparedness and response across different regions of the country.