FEMA Withholds Housing Units As North Carolina Faces Winter Crisis

In western North Carolina, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to leave families struggling in tents, waiting for the federal government to deliver on its promises. Despite having housing units on standby, FEMA has failed to release them, leaving many to wonder why the agency is dragging its feet in the face of such urgent need.

Marn’i Washington, a former FEMA disaster assistance crew leader, recently came forward with disturbing details about the agency’s inefficiency. Speaking to Roland Martin on his show “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” Washington explained that the delays in providing disaster relief are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern within FEMA. She revealed that a FEMA crew leader had instructed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs, a move that was not only politically motivated but also reflective of the agency’s overall ineffectiveness.

Washington went on to describe how senior FEMA leadership has misled the public about the true nature of the delays, claiming that lower-level employees in the field were aware of the avoidance but were told to keep quiet. As she explains, “It was not just in Florida, but also in the Carolinas.” FEMA’s priority, according to Washington, is not to aid those in need but to create roadblocks and unnecessary delays.

While FEMA is busy promoting videos that highlight its efforts, the reality on the ground is much different. Thousands of North Carolinians are still waiting for assistance, with winter approaching and no clear timeline for when the housing units will be made available. This delay is causing widespread frustration as families who have already lost everything continue to suffer in temporary shelters.

The lack of urgency is compounded by the fact that FEMA has the resources available but refuses to deploy them. The question is why. Are there logistical issues preventing the agency from providing the housing, or is FEMA simply not prioritizing disaster relief? Many are drawing comparisons to the failures of FEMA during Hurricane Katrina, where the agency’s lack of preparedness and slow response caused immense suffering.

As the clock ticks down to the coldest months of the year, North Carolinians who have lost their homes are left wondering if the government is truly committed to helping them rebuild. With the housing units sitting idle, it’s clear that the agency’s actions don’t match its promises.

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