HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – President Donald Trump has said he wants FEMA to be gone after November and wants states to be responsible for disaster recovery. Kentucky has relied on federal assistance for several years due to flooding and tornadoes, which begs the question what happens if FEMA goes away?
Kentucky State Representative J.T. Payne spoke with Shelley Kirk via zoom to ask what the state will need to do to respond without federal help. You can view their full interview in the video player above.
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