I'm glad to do so.
We are all accountable inevitably for what we say and do.
We are all accountable inevitably for what we say and do.
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The Devastation of Helene in North Carolina
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Adjusted for fast-rising inflation.
Which dedicated journalists are telling me is not really happening. And forum members will post a link from the Gov't that shows me it's actually down.
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In all this back and forth about the merits of FEMA, one thing I don't hear is the assertion of states rights and their sovereignty.
Now it's all, where's the feds, where's the feds, where's the feds
Now it's all, where's the feds, where's the feds, where's the feds
The role of FEMA, err….first word FEDERAL
About FEMA | FEMA.gov
"FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters."
"FEMA's core values of compassion, fairness, integrity, and respect are at the heart of what the agency and its employees stand for and represent. These values form the solid foundation of who FEMA is, what the agency believes, and how it approaches serving the NATION".
Well if that's what you're supposed to do….jus saying'
About FEMA | FEMA.gov
"FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters."
"FEMA's core values of compassion, fairness, integrity, and respect are at the heart of what the agency and its employees stand for and represent. These values form the solid foundation of who FEMA is, what the agency believes, and how it approaches serving the NATION".
Well if that's what you're supposed to do….jus saying'
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UncleEd
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Regarding FEMA and its mission, it is not an infinitely-manned agency. No agency can be.
But I'm sure that if its size were doubled or tripled to handle such catastrophes as are now evident from hurricanes, then critics would carp during better times that it is a bloated agency. And the yell would come: Cut its budget.
If the hurricane season and the tornado season and wildfire season are becoming bigger and wider, then perhaps it is time to expand FEMA by triple and up its budget and create a reserve fund beyond what it is now.
But I'm sure that if its size were doubled or tripled to handle such catastrophes as are now evident from hurricanes, then critics would carp during better times that it is a bloated agency. And the yell would come: Cut its budget.
If the hurricane season and the tornado season and wildfire season are becoming bigger and wider, then perhaps it is time to expand FEMA by triple and up its budget and create a reserve fund beyond what it is now.
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Or be more selective on what it uses it's funds for.
Shouldn't we be blaming contractors by now? Remember, smaller government is better!
Geeze, it's FEMA, get it? BTW, tax returns have a line for contributing more than you owe if that floats your boat. Be generous.
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This thread doesn't appear to be exempt. Sometimes it appears like some folks are talking to themselves.
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Like most government agencies, FEMA's funding is not a zero-sum amount. Spending for one program doesn't take away from the budget for another program. Of course, if you have information the rest of us don't -- perhaps you work for FEMA or DHS? -- please share it...or just tell us what led you to write the above post?
There are many clamoring for more funding, ie USPS, USSS, FEMA, schools etc, some think just give more. I invite them to write that check. Every little bit helps.
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Disinformation. Or is it "Mis?" I get them mixed up.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, initially created under President Jimmy Carter by Presidential Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 and implemented by two Executive Orders on April 1, 1979.
Customer service: 1 (800) 621-3362
Founders: Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski
Founded: April 1, 1979
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Annual budget: $29.5 billion (FY 2023)
Employees: 22,991 (Sep 2023)
Customer service: 1 (800) 621-3362
Founders: Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski
Founded: April 1, 1979
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Annual budget: $29.5 billion (FY 2023)
Employees: 22,991 (Sep 2023)
In any event, tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters are hurting, with another hit coming tomorrow. What awful things.
From NC Representative Chuck Edward's (R), here's a detailed rebuttal of the nonsense about FEMA in NC: Congressman Chuck Edwards debunks Hurricane Helene response myths - The Southern Scoop
As far as this legacy media goes, Tony Dokoupil and CBS.
FEMA: $640 million in disaster fund "housing assistance" for migrants (April 2024)... Department of Homeland Security Announces $300 Million in Direct Funding to Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for a New Competitive Awards Process | FEMA.gov
Maybe if they weren't spending taxpayer monies on illegals, they would have more to help American victims of disasters.
Also FEMA: sitting on "Billions" of unspent disaster funds from previous allocations that are unspent (Oct 2024)https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/untapped-relief-fema-is-sitting-on-billions-of-unused-disaster-funds/ar-AA1rSZTl
And yet, Mayorkas says FEMA is running out of funding (Oct 2024)... Alejandro Mayorkas: FEMA'''s funding dwindling amid Hurricanes | AP News
So, what's "disinformation" and what isn't?
Maybe if they weren't spending taxpayer monies on illegals, they would have more to help American victims of disasters.
Also FEMA: sitting on "Billions" of unspent disaster funds from previous allocations that are unspent (Oct 2024)https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/untapped-relief-fema-is-sitting-on-billions-of-unused-disaster-funds/ar-AA1rSZTl
And yet, Mayorkas says FEMA is running out of funding (Oct 2024)... Alejandro Mayorkas: FEMA'''s funding dwindling amid Hurricanes | AP News
So, what's "disinformation" and what isn't?
Looks like they already created a reserve fund. 
fiasconva
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Update: Finally heard from my uncle near Asheville. Their facility was evacuated on the 1st and they were lucky enough to have a friend that offered them a in-law apartment until their facility is back up. If not, they were going to have to live in a motel until new accommodations could be found. However, they were told that it may be at least 2 months before they get water back to the facility. The other residents were offered to be moved to other facilities miles away until repairs are done. It's still really bad up there but the people are jumping in and helping each other right and left.
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I have a long-time forum friend from SC. We chat/text almost daily.
His church spent last week gathering/purchasing winter clothing and coats as cold weather is moving in.
He, his son and several church members loaded their vehicles and headed to Asheville this past Sunday morning to distribute them.
Good folks.
His church spent last week gathering/purchasing winter clothing and coats as cold weather is moving in.
He, his son and several church members loaded their vehicles and headed to Asheville this past Sunday morning to distribute them.
Good folks.
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