FEMA Whistleblowers Allege Misused Funds, Withheld Aid, and First Responders Stranded After Hurricane Helene

Oct 4, 2024, 04:13 PM

Whistleblowers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of funds following Hurricane Helene. The claims include that FEMA withheld pre-disaster aid, misused taxpayer funds, and left first responders and service members stranded in hotels without deployment orders. Congressman Matt Gaetz has raised concerns based on these reports, highlighting severe issues in FEMA's response efforts.