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.
🚨BREAKING: Despite FEMA officials claiming no one in #WNC is living in tents…
FEMA uploaded a video TODAY where the first recipient of a FEMA temp home can be heard saying:
"There are people in tents where the foundation of my home used to be– take care of them first!" pic.twitter.com/g8NflehzSf
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) November 22, 2024
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.
🚨#BREAKING: Officials in Transylvania County NC are speaking out after requesting 160 FEMA temporary housing trailers, over 7 weeks ago.
Out of the 160 requested, not a single one has yet to be delivered by FEMA. pic.twitter.com/O056giqlM2
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) November 20, 2024
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.
WHY are AMERICAN FAMILIES losing their CHILDREN in
North Carolina due to INADEQUATE HOUSING if these UNITS are AVAILABLE
Just NOT FOR TRUMP SUPPORTERS?
We the People the
GARBAGE
NAZI SUPPORTERS
DEMAND to know whyFEMA GIVES OUR TAX $$
$750 to Americans
$10,000 to ILLEGALS https://t.co/UNnmAO5NVP— NanaLittleBird (@NanaLittleBird) November 21, 2024
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.
.@RepMTG asks FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell: "Do you think it's acceptable for billions of American taxpayer dollars to be spent on housing people invading our country, but yet Americans in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida are still homeless…?" pic.twitter.com/Rm3GfViMZo
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) November 19, 2024