Concerns Raised Over Response Amid Hurricane: FEMA Sabotaging Volunteer Relief Efforts
Recent events in North Carolina have sparked significant concern regarding the actions of FEMA and the National Guard during hurricane relief efforts. Reports indicate that a FEMA helicopter was seen flying low over a volunteer supply drop zone, allegedly due to tensions with volunteers who refused to allow FEMA to confiscate their supplies. This incident has raised questions about the federal agency’s priorities and its relationship with local volunteers.
A tweet from WorldNetDaily detailed these reports, highlighting the volunteers’ refusal to relinquish supplies intended for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Reports are coming in that this may have been a FEMA helicopter intentionally flying low over a volunteer supply drop zone in North Carolina because the volunteers refused to let FEMA confiscate their supplies. pic.twitter.com/HA4SM02f2X
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) October 7, 2024
Adding to the controversy, a National Guard Chinook helicopter's low landing at a relief camp reportedly caused over $100,000 in damages. This incident not only destroyed tents and supplies but also resulted in three injuries. According to a tweet from Shadow of Ezra, when confronted about the damage, the officer in charge responded with a casual "oops," which has been criticized as an inadequate response to a serious situation.
A National Guard Chinook helicopter's low landing at a relief camp in Western North Carolina resulted in over $100,000 in damage, ripping apart tents, supplies, and vehicles, and sending three people to the hospital.
When confronted, the officer in charge gave a casual "oops"… pic.twitter.com/rYqooP02Cu
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) October 7, 2024
Compounding these concerns, President Biden's comments regarding the disaster response have also drawn scrutiny. During a recent public appearance, he appeared unaware of which storm was being referred to, prompting reactions from observers questioning his engagement with the ongoing crisis. In another statement, Biden assured that states affected by Hurricane Helene were "getting everything they need," a claim that some find hard to believe given the reported challenges on the ground.
This is the leader of the free world right now. 😳
Biden: “Oh, storm zone? I didn’t know which storm you’re talking about.” pic.twitter.com/V6kns7O907
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) October 4, 2024
Biden says the states decimated by Hurricane Helene are “getting everything they need” 🤯 https://t.co/QALRQuwlBT
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) October 4, 2024
Are FEMA's priorities in line with American citizen's priorities? https://t.co/MN23yxWKbA
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) October 7, 2024