FEMA Pauses Hurricane Recovery in Rutherford County, NC Due to Armed Militia Threats

Oct 14, 2024, 03:44 PM

Federal emergency response personnel in Rutherford County, North Carolina, were forced to pause their hurricane recovery efforts and relocate due to threats from armed militia groups. The National Guard reported encountering trucks of armed militia members who claimed they were 'hunting FEMA.' As a result, FEMA advised all federal responders in the county to evacuate immediately. The threats have been linked to misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly threatening FEMA workers with an assault rifle. The information was confirmed via an email from the US Forest Service.