FEMA Should Focus on Disaster Relief, Not Supporting Open Borders
many people have pointed The Department of Homeland Security has earmarked $640 million in FEMA funds to help state and local governments struggling with the influx of migrants under the Biden-Harris administration. “It's simple: Mayorkas and FEMA — immediately stop funding for the resettlement of illegal immigrants and redirect that money to hurricane-affected areas. Put […]
FEMA has funds needed for ‘immediate response and recovery,’ despite Mayorkas’ warning
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will not have the funds needed for “immediate response and recovery” after Hurricane Helen, despite Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' warning of a potential funding shortfall. He announced that he owns it. “FEMA has what it takes for immediate response and recovery efforts,” […]
FEMA Lacks Funds for Hurricane Season, Will Spend $640M on Migrants
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said $640 million has been allocated to DHS specifically for issues related to illegal immigration, even though FEMA does not have the funds to get through the remainder of the hurricane season. He said that “We're meeting immediate needs with the resources we have, and we're expecting another hurricane. We […]
‘Treasonous’: Mayorkas wasted FEMA funds helping illegal aliens. Now he says there’s not enough for Americans.
Hurricane Helen killed hundreds of Americans in six states, destroyed entire communities, and left many homeless, hungry, and in the dark. Help is desperately needed. The problem, according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, is that the Federal Emergency Management Agency lacks the necessary funding. inside press conference “We are meeting immediate needs with the […]
FEMA Lists ‘Equity’ Among Top Goals Even As Americans Face The Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene
The Biden administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2022-2026 strategic plan outlines three “ambitious goals,” the first of which is to increase the number of people killed by Hurricane Helen as the death toll exceeds 100. Focused on fairness. Hurricane Helen, a Category 4 storm, hit Florida on Thursday, then hit Georgia, South Carolina, North […]
Biden admin’s FEMA ‘equity’ plan faces backlash amid historic hurricane damage: ‘What an embarrassment’
The Biden-Harris administration's disaster relief agency is facing backlash after an emergency management blueprint unearthed during the recent devastating hurricanes that hit the southern United States went viral. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website List three sets of goals As part of a strategic plan to “address key challenges” in emergency management. The first goal […]
North Carolina sees ‘historic’ flooding after Hurricane Helene, FEMA admin says
Rescue efforts are underway across western North Carolina after Hurricane Helen brought unprecedented flooding and landslides to the region over the weekend. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell called the devastating flooding “historic” during an appearance on CBS' “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “No one can be completely prepared for the scale of […]
FEMA administrator surveys Florida damage from Hurricane Helene
The White House reported Saturday that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Secretary DeAnne Criswell will survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helen in Florida and direct federal resources for the hurricane response in Florida. Assessed the need. Criswell said in a post on social platform X Saturday night that FEMA will assist affected communities. “Today, […]
Texas lawmakers press Biden on FEMA assistance in wake of Hurricane Beryl
More than a dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation wrote to President Biden on Friday urging him to approve additional federal aid for Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. “Many residents in the greater Houston area have been without power for days, and the heat index has exceeded 100 degrees every day.” letter “They are […]
FEMA announces finalized flood risk management standard
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the final rule for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standards (FFRMS) on Wednesday. The FFRMS is a flexible federal standard that requires agencies to develop resilience and flood protection plans for projects and buildings that receive federal funding, including building dimensions necessary to protect buildings from flood risk. […]