
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, thousands of North Carolina residents are still without homes, despite FEMA’s assurances that housing units are available. A whistleblower has now revealed that the agency has the necessary resources but has failed to release them, leaving families in tents as the cold weather sets in.
Marn’i Washington, a former FEMA crew leader, shared her experience in an interview with Roland Martin on “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” exposing troubling practices within the agency. Washington disclosed that FEMA was not only slow to provide help but that staff had been instructed to avoid homes with Trump signs. This, she argues, is just one example of the systemic problems that have plagued FEMA’s disaster response efforts.
🚨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’s claims suggest that the issues within FEMA go beyond individual mistakes, indicating a broader failure of leadership. She accuses the agency’s senior officials of lying to the public about the scale of the delays, claiming that those working in the field were aware of the problems but were silenced by higher-ups. This lack of transparency only adds to the growing frustration among disaster victims in North Carolina.
As FEMA employees continue to promote videos showcasing their efforts, the reality for residents in North Carolina remains grim. People are still waiting for housing units to be distributed, but no timeline has been given for when they will be made available. The delay in providing shelter is particularly concerning as winter approaches, leaving families exposed to the elements.
🚨#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
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 situation calls to mind the failures of FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where the agency was widely criticized for its slow and inadequate response. While the specifics of the two situations differ, the fundamental issue remains the same: a government agency tasked with disaster relief is not acting quickly enough to meet the needs of those it serves.
.@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
With the crisis in North Carolina ongoing, the question remains: Why is FEMA delaying the distribution of housing units? And, more importantly, when will the agency act to provide the relief that so many desperately need?