A White House task force appointed by President Trump has recommended significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including proposals that would reduce the federal government's role in disaster response while shifting more responsibility to state, local and tribal authorities.

The FEMA Review Council approved its final report Thursday, outlining sweeping reforms to the agency's operations and structure. The recommendations include reviewing current staffing levels and privatizing the federal flood insurance program, according to officials familiar with the proposals.

The task force also called for speeding up the delivery of disaster aid to affected communities, though implementation of many recommendations would require congressional action to become reality. The proposed changes represent a fundamental shift in how the federal government responds to natural disasters and emergencies.

Under the current system, FEMA plays a central role in coordinating federal disaster response and providing direct assistance to communities affected by hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other emergencies. The proposed reforms would decentralize much of this authority, placing greater emphasis on state and local preparedness and response capabilities.

The recommendations come as the United States faces increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, from hurricanes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to wildfires in the West. The proposed changes would mark the most significant restructuring of federal disaster response since FEMA's creation in 1979.