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Will FEMA resume door-to-door recovery efforts in Rutherford County, NC by Dec 31, 2024?
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Rutherford County•North Carolina•National Guard•FEMA•William Parsons•Lake Lure•Chimney Rock•Federal Emergency Management Agency•Hurricane Helene
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FEMA Halts Hurricane Helene Aid in Rutherford County After Militia Threats; William Parsons Arrested
Oct 14, 2024, 06:07 PM
Federal emergency response personnel in Rutherford County, North Carolina, temporarily paused hurricane recovery efforts and relocated on Saturday after reports of armed militia threatening government workers, according to an email sent to federal agencies. National Guard troops reportedly encountered two trucks of armed militia claiming they were 'out hunting FEMA.' A 44-year-old man, William Parsons, was arrested and charged for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers with an assault rifle and handgun in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock area. The sheriff's office confirmed the arrest. In response to the threats, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) adjusted its operations, focusing on fixed locations and pausing door-to-door visits due to safety concerns. The threats emerged amid misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
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