United States===Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA is the central focus of the event, with Markwayne Mullin signaling a gentler approach and promising reforms after a period of turbulence under Kristi Noem. The agency's future policies regarding disaster response and funding are under review.

The United States===Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is undergoing reforms under Markwayne Mullin to improve disaster response and clear backlogs. It is also facing a partial government shutdown and a dwindling Disaster Relief Fund, impacting its ability to provide aid.

The United States===Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief fund would be strained by a United States===United States Department of Homeland Security shutdown, especially in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Long-term planning and coordination with state and local partners would be irrevocably impacted.

Donald Trump has stated that the United States===Federal Emergency Management Agency will coordinate the federal response to the United States===Potomac River sewage spill. This agency has reportedly seen significant staff cuts since Donald Trump took office.

The United States===Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is halting all 'non-disaster related response to prioritize disasters' due to the United States===United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This limits its operational scope and could impact its ability to respond to various emergencies.