Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not have enough funding to last through this year’s hurricane season.
“We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We are expecting another hurricane hitting,” Mayorkas told reporters. “FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.”
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
FEMA has spent nearly $1 billion on migrant efforts between fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
FEMA allocated $640.9 million for FY2024.
In April, FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted $300 million for migrant services through the Shelter and Services Program.
“The initial funding will be available to 55 grant recipients for temporary shelter and other eligible costs associated with migrants awaiting the outcome of their immigration proceedings,” a press release said.
Another $340.9 million was also granted through the Shelter and Services Program-Competitive.
