Lets fact check the FEMA Rumors page:
"Rumor:
FEMA distributes aid based on demographic characteristics.
Fact: FEMA provides assistance to survivors regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. October 4, 2024"
FACT CHECK: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/equity
“We’re turning a page at FEMA and infusing equity throughout our agency, programs, and policies to better serve people who face unique barriers before, during and after disasters.” – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
Sounds like they do indeed prioritize people with "unique barriers". They just contradicted themselves.
"Rumor: FEMA does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance for Helene.
Fact: FEMA has enough money right now for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs. October 3, 2024"
FACT CHECK:
"FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.” - Mayorkas
https://www.nationalreview.com/news...fter-agency-spent-over-a-billion-on-migrants/
The remaining rumors on the page are nuts though local law enforcement and fire departments have been power tripping over volunteers helping stranded people.
I learned in geology class years ago that it's just a bad idea to live near rivers. Makes sense 2000 years ago if you live in a teepee and need access to fish but not today with permanent structures. There's a reason many rivers have flat wide banks which is due to historical floods that went 2-3-10x times the width of the river and flattened the local topology.
Living in a hurricane zone? If your home is built like a tank, reasonably above flood surge levels, and you have the money to self insure, then the beautiful weather could be worth it. To much risk for me. As an insurance adjuster I've responded to hurricane zones with flipped mud filled cars, coffins in the streets which bubbled up from the cemeteries, dead cows everywhere, floating homes resting in the middle of the road, too risky. These people are scratching their heads "how could this happen??"
I'm like, dude, there's a levy 100ft from your house, what do you think was going to happen? I didn't actually say that though lol.