State Department's Hurricane Response: A Success Without USAID

State Departments Hurricane Melissa Response: A Success Despite USAID ClosureThe State Department successfully managed the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a Category Five storm that devastated parts of the Caribbean, proving that closing USAID did not hinder its crisis response capabilities. With regional offices leading the ground efforts, the department approved $24 million in aid and collaborated with the UN World Food Program to provide food assistance. Critics predictions of disaster after USAIDs closure were proven wrong, as the new foreign assistance model demonstrated effectiveness in emergencies and alignment with broader foreign policy goals. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.