I read somewhere that FEMA doesn't do the actual relief.
Some of the things FEMA does:
- Helps train responders prior to any disasters
- Helps coordinate responses once the disasters hit
- Provides funding for areas to help rebuild
All of which require money (which Trump is cutting back on).
And they make extra budget requests for disasters.
Some of the functionality that FEMA is involved with (such as training) is an on-going thing. You need to do it BEFORE any disaster hits.
And it has nothing to do with today as you have acknowledged.
True. But I don't think its too out of line to remind people "You know that great way FEMA handled this disaster? Well, if Trump has his way it won't happen again".