The partial federal government shutdown did not impact the Federal Emergency Management Agency's immediate response to the severe flooding in Hawaii, a FEMA spokesperson told The Center Square Tuesday.
“FEMA remains fully prepared to provide support as needed,” an agency spokesperson said, answering questions by email. “While the shutdown impacts some routine operations, immediate response needs are not affected.”
“State and local officials are leading response operations on the ground in Hawaii, and efforts are proceeding without delay,” the FEMA representative told The Center Square. “Currently, FEMA has 53 staff deployed to monitor and support flooding operations, with no personnel being held back. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments began yesterday in coordination with state and federal partners.”
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