ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For months, community leaders have spoken out against the changes being made to FEMA.
“Local governments, the state government, historically, we’ve depended on the federal government to come in some capacity to help out. And without that, with these cuts, and understanding what these cuts mean, what is our vulnerability? And I think we’re trying to digest that right now,” said Syracuse Fire Department Chief Michael Monds last month.
With the recent devastating flooding in Texas, the commissioner, Jackie Bray of the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, is preparing local agencies for potential disasters…