FEMA already does just get the resources to a warehouse. It is and has ALWAYS been the responsibility of state and local agencies to take it from there. Even the labor provided by FEMA is supervised and managed by the locals in the community.
FEMA was basically brand new when Hugo hit. It had never managed a disaster like that and it was completely revamped afterward, largely using lessons learned. It’s an immeasurably more effective agency now than it was 37 years ago. If you talk to the people who actually know what’s going on in WNC right now, they’ll testify to FEMA’s vital importance.
I have had two involvements with FEMA. One in NC and one in SC. I didn't see the advertised value add in either case. I'm not arguing that they don't provide some value. Especially to those who might be less sophisticated in understanding certain things or might not have the same resources. I haven't paid much attention to FEMA in the aftermath of the floods in WNC. I should probably spend some time looking at it. I made a comfortable living in analyzing processes and eliminating waste. As such, I'm just inclined to default to eliminating as much red tape as possible and letting the folks most impacted (individual states) drive the bus. So if we aren't talking about eliminating funding, just the red tape that goes with it, I'm a fan for trying it. I ran into friend of mine recently who's son was attending divinity school. When I asked how he was doing and where he was practicing his craft, I was told that he didn't join the clergy. instead he is working for FEMA and was stationed somewhere in New England (Vermont or NH) for 6 months and would then likely be moved to another disaster location. Not sure what FEMA was working on in those states.
julieroys.com
There are active disasters being worked by FEMA almost everywhere. Go here, and search for any particular location.
SAMARITAN'S PURSE - Review of Pros and Cons
Samaritan's Purse has serious leadership, oversight, financial, operational and strategic issues that require immediate attention and remedy.www.billionbibles.com
Samaritan’s Purse Amasses Over a Billion Dollars in Assets, Raising Red Flags
Samaritan’s Purse has spent 100's of millions less than raised in recent years—with assets over $1 billn, a red flag for some charity experts
It is a far right group criticisizing another far right group. Which makes it even more reliable in this instance. Plus, it was just one of two links.
You speak emotionally about this.
I have nothing against SP. I am very confident the people at SP who are actually responsible for responding to disasters do NOT want Trump to do what he’s threatening to do to FEMA.
You are the one speaking emotionally about a billion dollar organization in your home town. I am just pointing out publicly available information.
Samaraitans Purse does great things as do other groups The purpose of FEMA is to help coordinate all these efforts -as well as to give out billions in direct aid. Few if any Staes have the ability to have a FEMA type group hanging around in case there is a disaster
It’s unimaginable. Franklin Graham is a complete piece of shit. He and Trump were made for each other.
If he were a Biden supporter you'd sing his praises. Lol. Dispute it but it's true.
@theel4life was one of the loudest Biden supporters on this board and he was resoundingly mocked and attacked (albeit his troll posting style contributed to that).
Hard to say. I don't think any of those evangelical con artists are Democratic. It's hard to make a comparison.
That’s a bigger stretch than imagining him as a Christian.
Samaritans Purse does great things They are "first responders" That is not FEMAs role They coordinate gazillions of dollars in immediate and long term aid. I hope you"get that". Samaritans Purse is very savvy media wise I have a brother that lived in Oriental, N.C and twice they had major flooding to his properties. Samaritans Purse never showed up-FEMA representatives were there in a day We need all of the above