Project 2025, a conservative doctrine proposed by The Heritage Foundation, aims to make significant changes to FEMA, the National Weather Service, and NOAA, potentially impacting how natural disaster victims are served. In the wake of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern U.S, experts are exploring how this legislation could affect disaster response.
The project suggests privatizing parts of the National Weather Service, eliminating disaster loans for small businesses, and raising thresholds for disaster declarations. Critics like Democratic Representative Jared Moscowitz warn that these changes could harm the agencies that help communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
Project 2025 also targets NOAA, proposing to commercialize the agency and downsizing its operations. Similarly, FEMA faces potential shifts towards privatization and limited funding for disaster aid.
As discussions around Project 2025 continue, concerns about its long-term impact on disaster management and victim assistance are growing. Stay tuned as these proposed reforms could reshape how the U.S responds to natural disasters in the future.