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

Emergency management experts from Western states recently pointed out that FEMA's focus remains skewed towards hurricanes and other East Coast threats, despite wildfires being a more frequent and significant issue in the West. This imbalance highlights a critical oversight that could affect resource allocation and emergency preparedness. The issue has caught the attention of a bipartisan group of Western governors, signaling a growing concern about the need for more balanced and region-specific emergency response strategies. This ongoing imbalance underscores the urgent need for FEMA to reassess its priorities to better protect Western communities.