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Peter DeFazio: “FEMA really looks at these disasters, as he says, 'through the lens of hurricanes and floods but could be properly…”

On the recordOctober 25, 2021
FEMA really looks at these disasters, as he says, 'through the lens of hurricanes and floods but could be properly adjusted to meet the ever-growing wildfire threat with some modest adjustments.'
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for FEMA to adapt its approach to wildfires.

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