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FEMA is not providing adequate support; they seem more focused on their comfort than helping those in need. The local FEMA office closes early, making it hard for working people to access assistance. The situation feels disrespectful, as if the government views its own citizens as less important than others. There's frustration over the disparity in treatment, with immigrants receiving better accommodations while locals struggle in campers. This reflects a deeper issue of neglect towards the community.

A 911 call was placed, but police were allegedly not allowed to enter the premises. The speaker questions why police responding to a 911 call must wait for a supervisor to grant them access. The speaker finds it strange that police are restricted from entering after a 911 call and expresses a need to relocate.

Reports of political hostility in the field are acknowledged. Despite being fired, I still have access to FEMA systems and noticed files being deleted during an interview, indicating awareness of ongoing issues. Instead of addressing these incidents to protect staff, FEMA chose to terminate my employment, likely to show loyalty to political figures. When encountering hostility, I inform my supervisor, Chad Hershey, and we avoid canvassing homes where hostility has been reported. Hershey emphasizes the importance of team safety, advising us to skip unsafe areas and focus on safer homes to ensure everyone returns home safely.

Speaker 0 describes having friends in the US embassy in Belize and knowing what was coming. He says he arranged with the head of security to enter the embassy, but the head of security told him, “we have it from the highest authority. We are not to allow you entry into the US embassy. Understand me.” He asserts, “Who was the highest authority in the state department? Hillary Clinton.” He emphasizes that he is an American citizen with “a fucking American passport,” stating, “I'm sorry. I'm not wanted in America. I've got no crimes in America. Is it not reason to say, I don't think I'm gonna vote for you?” Speaker 1 notes, “And yet you're here now.” Speaker 0 explains that for a month and a half he was on the run. He claims the government wanted to collect him because, after they raided his property in 2012 in the jungle, they shot his dog, abused him, and destroyed “a half million dollars worth of my property over a bogus charge.” He says he was pissed off and then “donated too many secretaries within the government laptop computers, really nice ones that were preloaded with viral spyware.” He contends that within a week, “the entire government computer system was in under my control. I was watching, monitoring, listening.” He continues that he was looking for information that they had set him up for that raid, and he didn’t find that. Instead, he discovered that “the minister of national defense was the largest drug trafficker in all of Central America, and the minister of immigration, the largest human trafficker.” Speaker 1 responds, “We don't wanna get killed by them either, so we're probably not—” and Speaker 0 agrees, “You're not gonna,” adding, “That's fine.”

Many Trump supporters were hesitant to share their views on camera. One woman, who served in the army, felt her coworkers assumed she would vote Democrat and didn’t want to contradict that publicly. Another woman expressed concern about her neighbors and friends discovering her decision to vote for Trump.

It's important for emergency responders to reflect the community they serve, as it can provide comfort to those in distress. People may feel more at ease knowing that someone who understands their situation is there to help. Concerns about physical capability can arise, such as doubts about whether a responder can handle a rescue. However, it's crucial to remember that individuals should avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations that require rescue in the first place.

It's important for emergency responders to reflect the community they serve, as it can provide comfort to those in distress, knowing someone may better understand their situation. Concerns about physical capability, such as whether a responder can carry someone out of a fire, are addressed with the notion that individuals should avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations in the first place.

Chimney Rock residents are preventing non-residents from entering the area. One individual who lost their home in Chimney Rock was denied entry.

If someone on the team feels uncomfortable, we can't visit that home. For instance, if there are loose dogs and one person is fine with them while another isn't, we have to avoid that house for safety reasons. There was a similar fear regarding the Trump houses; FEMA officials were apprehensive about them, much like they would be about homes with aggressive dogs in the yard. This concern stems from observed trends.

I witnessed the discomfort Aaron felt while walking through a room full of white people. It was painful to watch. We decided to skip a job interview and instead join a recruiting class at the American Society of Magical Negroes. I don't fully understand why, but it seems easier to deal with the most dangerous animal on the planet than with white people feeling uncomfortable. Their discomfort often leads to negative consequences for us, so we constantly fight against it. The happier they are, the safer we are.

Sending police to enforce vaccination can backfire in some communities. It's a difficult task that is not taken lightly. It can be done, but it's not an easy process.

We approached a FEMA compound but were met with resistance. Upon arrival, staff turned their badges around and refused to provide information or allow filming. Despite asking for a tour and updates on recovery efforts in North Carolina, they repeatedly declined. They insisted that the facility was not a camp but "responder lodging." Attempts to clarify details about the security company on site were met with evasiveness. The conversation became increasingly frustrating as they refused to disclose where their teams were working. Ultimately, they suggested sending an email for updates, but we sought direct access to report on the ground activities. The call ended without resolution, leaving us without the information we needed.

I'm in a predominantly white, Trump-supporting neighborhood, and I've noticed that many of the local Muslims are also white. They can be unfriendly. It confuses me why certain people are sent to engage with them. Given the demographics, it would make more sense to send someone who would be more accepted, like a white person, to facilitate better communication. When they see someone who is Black, it creates an immediate barrier, as there's a lack of acceptance. A more relatable representative could ease their questions and concerns.

They are interrupting our ability to conduct missions. A security guard at a hotel said the entire hotel was booked for federal employees, so people pulled out of a mountain had no place to go. The speaker slept in a car and smells like foot and death, as does the entire team. No one slept. They got done around 3 a.m. and were back in the air when the sun came up. The speaker wants people to understand how incredible the organization, Save Our Allies, is and all the work that the volunteers are doing. This is biblical level devastation and apocalyptic.

The speaker is in Boone, North Carolina, volunteering with canines for search and rescue efforts. They were told to avoid FEMA agents because FEMA is allegedly confiscating supplies. According to people associated with the speaker's volunteer group, FEMA is taking these supplies to sanctuary areas for illegal migrants while telling locals they have no money. The speaker claims to have witnessed similar behavior from FEMA in Puerto Rico during and after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, where the Coast Guard had to distribute supplies directly due to FEMA's actions. The speaker asserts that FEMA is doing the same thing in North Carolina. The speaker is heading to a different area via helicopter to search for missing families. They advise viewers not to donate to FEMA but to find legitimate people to donate through. The speaker states that FEMA is confiscating supplies and giving them to illegal migrants instead of the affected people. They plan to provide updates as they get them.

Many homeless men are sick and untested, some are dangerous. It's hard to trust anyone here.

Dangerous rhetoric online is impacting the recovery effort. One user suggested a militia should go against FEMA, gaining over a million views. This rhetoric impacts the comfort level of FEMA employees and demoralizes first responders, FEMA staff, volunteers, and the private sector working to help people. It creates fear in FEMA employees, hindering the ability to get resources to those who need them.

I shot a drone video and drove my GoPro on my motorcycle to capture images of the area for insurance claims and future litigation. Homeowners and press are not allowed to access their homes or belongings, and citizens like me are prohibited from taking pictures or videos from a distance. This restriction is strange and goes against our constitutional rights. It's also concerning that rumors suggest someone is going through the affected area. Additionally, not being able to fly my drone to monitor the hillside for potential fire strikes is problematic due to FEMA's actions in blocking access.

When you try to help some homeless people and let them use their voucher and try to be a blessing to them, some people just aren't gonna be appreciative. It comes with the territory. You take the bitter with the sweet. Keep it moving.

We approached a FEMA compound and were met with resistance. When we asked for information and a tour, officials refused, citing security concerns. They turned their badges around and insisted they couldn't answer our questions. Despite our insistence that taxpayer dollars fund their operations, they maintained a dismissive stance. We attempted to gather details about their work in North Carolina, but they offered only to send updates via email. Frustrated, we pressed for transparency, but they repeatedly shut down the conversation. Ultimately, we were left without the information we sought and were told the call would be disconnected.

Do not give supplies to FEMA for Hurricane Helene survivors. FEMA is not doing what they are supposed to be doing and doesn't care about people. They are not helping people, but taking supplies and giving them to people who don't need them or running off with them. Donate supplies to a church or nonprofit instead. FEMA has been knocking on doors, not offering help, just asking what's going on.

The speaker's team smelled dead bodies in a specific area, also finding a cowboy boot. They located dog handlers from the Raleigh Fire Department, but the handlers refused to investigate the area, stating it was in the middle of their grid. Shortly after, the dog handlers and FEMA left due to security reasons. The speaker's team brought in the New York National Guard to search, but they don't have dogs. The speaker notes that the only dog teams seen were female-led and expresses frustration with a disrespectful FEMA representative who refused to help and then left.

Speaker 1 does not feel safe around black people, including their own uncle. They feel very safe around white people. When around black people, Speaker 1 is alert and on edge because they anticipate problems. They are comfortable around white people.

They're taking kids from shelters if they don't have a safe place to go afterward. We confirmed this with a child protective services representative. The shelters are closing by Friday, and if families can't find safe accommodations, the children will be taken. Some shelters are still open, but many are not. We visited a shelter today that provides meals and laundry, but they must leave by noon on Friday. It's a serious situation, and it's hard to believe it's real. Families are in distress, and the implications for the children are concerning.

I’m really upset. We came to Western North Carolina to help hurricane victims, volunteering on private land. After a day, three people arrived claiming to be in charge. They were from FEMA but didn’t reveal it. They took medical supplies and tried to control our actions, even telling us we couldn’t go on search and rescue missions. Meanwhile, the local community is struggling, with many still missing and in need. FEMA's presence has been more about taking than helping, while local volunteers and organizations are the ones truly assisting. We’re ensuring that any donations we raised go directly to those in need, not to these organizations. Just a heads up: be cautious of how government agencies operate during disasters.