Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a message asking drone operators for Hurricane Helen victims not to fly their drones “near or in the vicinity of rescue and recovery efforts,” prompting condemnation on social media. Bathing.
“Drone Operators: Do not fly drones near or around Hurricane Helen rescue and recovery efforts,” the U.S. Department of Transportation said on XPost.
“Any disruption to emergency response operations impacts search and rescue operations on the ground,” he continued, sharing a video of Buttigieg echoing this sentiment.
“Our goal is to ensure that funding is not a barrier to people quickly getting the relief they need and deserve,” he said.
“There are also some safety issues that have come up, including a temporary Flight restrictions,” he added. :
The call faced much criticism, especially in light of the Biden-Harris administration's lackluster response, which urged individuals to send aid directly to their fellow Americans.
Needless to say, the feedback on that request was not good for the Harris administration.
“Hey, loser, it's too late. The real Americans started the rescue operation a few days ago, so pathetic,” said one X-user. pointed come out as something else added“You think it would be nice to have more eyes in the sky when someone needs help, but what do we do?” [sic] know. “
Some said the government's call was part of a “cover-up”; emphasized “Government officials are failing to provide significant and effective relief efforts while impeding civilian relief efforts.”
“Government officials should not interfere in private initiatives,” the person added.
The call from the Biden-Harris administration comes after Vice President Kamala Harris came under fire for choosing to party with celebrities at a glitzy fundraiser in Los Angeles after Hurricane Helen. It is.
As Breitbart News reported:
“Oh, I'm so glad I'm home!” Kamala Harris reportedly shouted to the crowd at the Harris Waltz fundraiser at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
Prioritizing Hollywood stars over the millions of victims of Hurricane Helen created a negative news cycle for her campaign. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit storm-hit areas in Georgia on Monday to help distribute relief supplies.
Notably, it was former President Donald Trump who immediately traveled to Valdosta, Georgia, to deliver relief supplies to victims of the North Carolina storm, as well as give a preview.
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