In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina, FEMA is facing criticism for its handling of disaster relief, particularly in terms of providing housing for displaced families. Despite having housing units ready to be deployed, FEMA has failed to provide a timeline for when these resources will be made available, leaving many families in tents as winter approaches.
Marn’i Washington, a former FEMA crew leader, is speaking out about the inefficiencies and internal biases she witnessed during her time at the agency. According to Washington, FEMA staff were instructed to avoid homes with Trump signs, and this was part of a broader pattern of neglect and mismanagement. She also accused senior FEMA leadership of misleading the public about the delays, stating that the agency’s leadership was well aware of the issues but did nothing to address them.
🚨BREAKING: Despite FEMA officials claiming no one in #WNC is living in tents…
FEMA uploaded a video TODAY where the first recipient of a FEMA temp home can be heard saying:
"There are people in tents where the foundation of my home used to be– take care of them first!" pic.twitter.com/g8NflehzSf
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) November 22, 2024
While FEMA has posted videos claiming to be working hard to assist those affected by the hurricane, the reality for many in North Carolina is very different. Families who lost everything in the storm are still waiting for housing, and with winter just around the corner, the delays are becoming even more dangerous. Washington’s revelations suggest that FEMA’s priorities have been misplaced, with the agency more concerned about internal issues than getting help to those who need it.
🚨#BREAKING: Officials in Transylvania County NC are speaking out after requesting 160 FEMA temporary housing trailers, over 7 weeks ago.
Out of the 160 requested, not a single one has yet to be delivered by FEMA. pic.twitter.com/O056giqlM2
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) November 20, 2024
The current situation calls to mind the failures of FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where the agency was widely criticized for its slow and ineffective response. While some of the stories from that disaster were exaggerated, the situation in North Carolina provides clear evidence that FEMA has not learned from its past mistakes.
WHY are AMERICAN FAMILIES losing their CHILDREN in
North Carolina due to INADEQUATE HOUSING if these UNITS are AVAILABLE
Just NOT FOR TRUMP SUPPORTERS?
We the People the
GARBAGE
NAZI SUPPORTERS
DEMAND to know whyFEMA GIVES OUR TAX $$
$750 to Americans
$10,000 to ILLEGALS https://t.co/UNnmAO5NVP— NanaLittleBird (@NanaLittleBird) November 21, 2024
With the cold weather approaching, the people of North Carolina are left wondering why FEMA is sitting on its hands while housing units sit idle. Is there a legitimate reason for the delay, or is FEMA simply another example of government inefficiency? Only time will tell, but for now, North Carolina residents are paying the price.
.@RepMTG asks FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell: "Do you think it's acceptable for billions of American taxpayer dollars to be spent on housing people invading our country, but yet Americans in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida are still homeless…?" pic.twitter.com/Rm3GfViMZo
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) November 19, 2024