FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season

Washington — With hurricane season just weeks away, FEMA has officially entered a financial danger zone — forcing the agency to limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown . The move, known as Imminent Needs Funding, is triggered when FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund drops below $3 billion. And the timing couldn't be worse. "Disasters are unpredictable. They're very costly. …