Has FEMA failed North Carolina? | Brian Trascher | Just Asking Questions, Ep. 45
October 17, 2024
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as posted by the channelThe Vice President of the United Cajun Navy, Brian Trascher, discusses effective disaster response and the problems with FEMA.
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What should the federal government do in a disaster?
Two major hurricanes made landfall within two weeks, devastating the southeast. Hurricane Helene has killed more than 200 people, and more than 90 are still missing in North Carolina, where overflowing rivers and tributaries flooded the western part of the state. More than 9,000 remain without power.
Hurricane Milton grew to Category 5 status in the Gulf before hitting Florida's west coast just south of Tampa Bay as a Category 3. It caused at least 23 deaths, and both storms are likely to cause over $100 billion in economic damage.
Today's guest is part of an organization that's been on the ground in both places helping with disaster relief. Brian Trascher is the vice president of the United Cajun Navy, a volunteer organization that started in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
Trascher discusses the origins of the Cajun Navy after Hurricane Katrina, conditions on the ground in North Carolina and Florida, the federal government's response, growing distrust of FEMA, and how to better prepare for disaster.
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ABC NewsHurricane Helene updates
ForbesNearly 100 Still Missing In North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
North Carolina Power Outages Map
Fox WeatherFlorida's resilience tested as Milton death toll stands at 23
AccuweatherHurricane Milton by the numbers
FreeThink documentary about the United Cajun Navy
Department of Homeland SecurityFEMA's Inadequate Oversight Led to Delays in Closing Out Declared Disasters )%20did%20not%20ensure%20that
FEMA's September 2024 Disaster Relief Fund Report
Stars and Stripes"The National Guard's report of "armed militia" out "hunting FEMA" prompts the relocation of North Carolina hurricane recovery officials."
United Cajun Navy's response to the article above.
North Carolina National Guard helicopter video
North Carolina National Guard's response to the helicopter video
Photo of electric chainsaws provided by the government
Text of the Stafford Act
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