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Federal Response Officials Relocated in Rutherford County, NC Due to Armed Militia Threat on Saturday

Oct 14, 2024, 09:31 AM

Federal emergency response officials in Rutherford County, North Carolina, were forced to relocate due to threats from an armed militia. The National Guard reported encountering two trucks of armed individuals claiming they were 'hunting FEMA,' according to an email obtained by USFS. This prompted FEMA to advise all federal responders to evacuate the area immediately. The relocation occurred on Saturday as part of ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in the region, which has been severely impacted by Hurricane Helene.