The Hurrevac system, a vital tool for hurricane evacuation planning used by thousands of communities in the United States, is at risk of expiring due to delays in approval from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This system integrates evacuation data, storm history, and forecast information, enabling public safety agencies to make informed decisions during hurricane threats. The contract renewal, valued at over $3 million, has been stalled due to complications from a partial government shutdown and a spending review initiated by former DHS head Kristi L. Noem, impacting numerous FEMA contracts and grants. FEMA officials have expressed concern that the potential lapse of Hurrevac could severely undermine hurricane response efforts nationwide.