FEMA To Storm Victims: We'll Arrive Within 10 Days, Observe Social Distancing And Require Photo ID

Posted • October 4, 2024: Private citizens and other organizations have been doing fantastic work when it comes to bringing aid to victims of the incredible amount of damage from Hurricane Helene, but the federal government seems to be having another Katrina moment. Yesterday President Biden said people in the affected areas are "very happy" about the federal government's response (or lack thereof), but as usual reality begs to differ with this administration's rhetoric. For people applying to FEMA for disaster assistance, the agency put out this reminder along with a short video of what to expect: FEMA @fema: “After applying for disaster assistance, one of our inspectors may contact you within 10 days to schedule an inspection at the damaged address. Be sure to have your application number available! Here is what to expect during the process ⤵️”

Anybody who's dealt with the federal government knows that "may contact you in this specific time frame" often translates to "may not contact you in this specific time frame." -- TEN. DAYS. Ten days is considered quite speedy in Big Government Bureaucrat circles, especially since a lot of FEMA's budget has already been spent on illegal aliens. Also if you watch the FEMA video, the first thing listed on the "what the inspectors will do" part says "observe social distancing guidelines." These people are beyond parody. Also what year is this? I'm guessing that social distancing guidelines are the last thing on these people's minds. (…)

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