Article Out Loud – Strengthening Communities as Federal Support Changes

This is an article by Bob Campbell, an Article Out Loud fromDomestic Preparedness, February 11, 2026.States and Tribal Nations are increasingly expected to shoulder greater disaster responsibility, often with less federal support. This shift heightens budget pressures and demands stronger emergency management capacity. Learn how building robust local, state, and Tribal capabilities can reduce reliance on federal aid, driven by crisis-ready leadership and sustained preparedness to strengthen communities.Now to the featured article.