Some FEMA operations paused in North Carolina after reports National Guard troops saw 'armed militia' threatening them
Some FEMA operations paused in North Carolina after reports National Guard troops saw ‘armed militia’ threatening them
By Paradise Afshar and Ella Nilsen, CNN
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Updated 12:05 PM EDT, Mon October 14, 2024
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/14/us/fema-helene-north-carolina-reported-threats/index.html
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Aid to several communities impacted by Hurricane Helene was temporarily paused in parts of North Carolina over the weekend due to reports of threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency responders, amid a backdrop of misinformation about responses to recent storms.
Some FEMA teams helping disaster survivors apply for assistance in rural North Carolina are currently working at secure disaster recovery centers in counties where federal workers are receiving threats, a FEMA spokesperson told CNN on Monday.
“For the safety of our dedicated staff and the disaster survivors we are helping, FEMA has made some operational adjustments,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to be open as scheduled, survivors continue to register for assistance, and we continue to help the people of North Carolina with their
On Saturday, FEMA workers had to halt their work in Rutherford County due to reports National Guard troops saw “armed militia” threatening the workers, according to the Washington Post, which cited an email to federal agencies helping with the response, verified by unnamed federal officials. It’s not clear if the threat was credible.
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