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Cuts to staffing and funding are happening to many disaster relief programs at the federal level, leaving many feeling understaffed and underprepared.—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, many businesses in the U.S. remain underprepared to capitalize on reshoring momentum due to a persistent workforce gap.—Guy Mannino, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Due to hiring freezes, workforce reductions and funding cuts, FEMA has entered the hurricane season understaffed and underprepared.—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 June 2025 Moody, who until recently served as state attorney general, witnessed the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which caught southwest Florida underprepared for a last-minute course shift.—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for underprepared
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