FEMA RESPONSE

Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods: When Bureaucracy Slows Down Rescue Efforts

In the heart of Texas, a sudden and severe flood turned lives upside down. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away people and homes. This was a big emergency, and everyone expected a quick response from FEMA, the agency that usually helps in such crises. But this time, things didn't go as smoothly as usual. FEMA, which has helped in many disasters befor...

reading time about 1 minute
Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Rescuers Evacuate North Carolina After Threats from Armed Groups

Hurricane Helene caused massive destruction in North Carolina, affecting towns like Rutherfordton and Forest City. Emergency workers, including those from FEMA, were helping with recovery efforts. However, a sudden warning from the US Forest Service told them to evacuate Rutherford County immediately. The reason? Armed militia groups were roaming the area, posing a t...

reading time less than a minute
Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Stopping Rumors: How False Info Hurts Disaster Response

A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on social media platform X, clarifying that FEMA isn't confiscating supplie...

reading time less than a minute
Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Helene: Separating Facts from Fiction

As Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across the country, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging everyone to be cautious about false information circulating online. The agency has set up a special page called "rumor response" to help people sort through what's true and what's not. One big rumor going around is that FEMA doesn't have enough money to help...

reading time about 1 minute
Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Biden heads to Carolinas and Harris to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to take separate tours on Wednesday of the catastrophic damage resulting from Hurricane Helene, from which at least 150 people have died. Biden is expected to visit North Carolina and South Carolina days after the storm swept through Florida and traveled north, causing damage as far north as Tennessee and V...

reading time about 3 minutes