(5MinNewsBreak.com) – Only when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned it was running out of funds did the Biden-Harris administration decide to deploy 1,000 active-duty troops to the Carolinas and Georgia in response to Hurricane Helene.
With over 1.2 million Americans without power and 180 deaths reported, the current administration’s response seems to come too little, too late.
The decision to mobilize troops comes after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris finally headed to the southeastern states affected by Hurricane Helene.
The devastation is unprecedented, with hundreds still missing and search-and-rescue efforts hampered by difficult-to-reach areas.
The 1,000 active-duty soldiers will join 6,000 National Guard members and 4,800 federal aid workers across six affected states.
The increase in numbers highlights the massive scale of government intervention required due to inadequate preparation.
The cleanup is expected to take years, with aid being delivered by airdrops and mules in some areas.
The extended recovery period raises concerns about the long-term economic impact on these communities and the strain on taxpayer resources.
North Carolina and Georgia, both key swing states in the upcoming presidential election, are among the hardest hit, potentially affecting voter turnout and political dynamics.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has also visited Georgia to assess storm damage, showing his concern for the affected communities.
The situation in North Carolina is particularly dire, with tens of thousands without running water and up to 600 people unaccounted for.
Adding to the concerns, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has warned that FEMA’s funding for the year could run out due to relief efforts.
This alarming revelation suggests that the Biden-Harris administration lacked foresight and proper budgeting, potentially leaving the nation vulnerable to future disasters.
“We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have,” Mayorkas told reporters. “We are expecting another hurricane hitting — we do not have the funds, FEMA does not have the funds, to make it through the season.”
While community efforts and volunteer organizations like Team Rubicon are stepping up to assist in recovery, the federal government’s response appears inadequate and poorly planned.
The impact on upcoming elections is also a concern, with potential disruptions to polling places and mail-in voting in affected areas, particularly those that supported Trump in 2020.
As the Atlantic hurricane season continues until the end of November, Americans are left wondering if the Biden-Harris administration is truly prepared to handle another major disaster.
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