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Originally Posted by Rockstar
He did already a few days ago, and I evacuated to Tallahassee. The vast majority of the response is already staged. Linemen, lumberjacks, police, ambulances, fire trucks, search and rescue it’s all ready to go to work once it’s safe. I can also guarantee you, people here have a helluva lot more on their mind than the election season political hay over FEMA funding, Like if our homes will still be there when we get back, IF we can get back.
FEMA funding is I think mostly reimbursement of money the State has already spent on response, rebuilding and individual grants. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not say what FEMA does isn’t important, it is, especially those on the ground but their participation personnel wise is fairly small compared to all the thousands of people, private companies, national guard and other organizations actively involved.
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DeSantis is on top of it. There was a build up in place from Helene. Not to mention Homestead FL is FL warehouse of relief supplies. I understand DeSantis has not taken any calls from Harris. Good for him. She is just doing PR for herself. FEMA help is coming whether he talks to her or not. She can shove the game playing.
FEMA gets funding at the beginning of the government fiscal year. This includes all government entities. The funds provided are based on what the agency spent the prior year. At the end of the government fiscal year(September) most agencies blow through the funds so next years funds remain the same or higher if needed. FEMA, like all of the other government entities are waiting on their funding for 2025.
What FEMA provides:
Water
Tarps
cots/bedding
Mobile home
Toddler kits in reefer trailers
Mortuary trailers
MRE
Cash assistance
Infrastructure support
And more.
What is FEMA up against after storm? The same as everyone else.
Communications down(the have satellite phones to compensate).
No electricity(which means no fuel) Tankers of fuel are transported to the affected area so tractor trailers can fuel and keep supplies moving.
Airport with electricity(no control tower) Control towers are set up usually via military so aircraft can be directed in and out safely.
FEMA has a wide reach. Haiti, Pago Pago, etc. They charter aircraft. Send pole trucks and poles/wires to rebuild infrastructure(Pago Pago). Then there i is clean up. FEMA coverers construction equipment to load debris and truck it away. Thankfully the Russians do help in many situations. The Antonov was integral in getting supplies to Pago Pago. Trucks and equipment. I had the opportunity to board an Antonov 124 after running supplies to Pago Pago. The pilots were very accommodating and enjoyed their job.
I cut my teeth with FEMA after Katrina. It took 5 years before FEMA cut it's last check for this storm. I have worked every major storm since. It is a daunting task truth be told. FEMA is a much needed government entity.
I hope all Floridians are in a safe spot and weather this storm with minimal damage. The storm is as strong as Katrina. I fear the worst for FL. Stay safe!