#fema aid

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It's sick how obvious this is

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Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy | CNN Politics

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

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North Carolina and the rest of the states impacted by Hurricane Helene, and now Wyoming where wildfires are devastating huge swaths of land, are in-our-face proof of corruption: Both zones "just happen" to be locations sought after by greedy mining corporations. The engineered disasters are land grabs and depopulation (genocide) programs facilitated by governments and so-called "aid" agencies. Even the most obtuse people should be able to see that, now. And those who dismiss these statements as "conspiracy theory" are clearly part of the problem. We The People need to stand together against the parasites that are waging war against us. We have the right and duty to defend against those who have chosen to attack us. And there are no saviors galloping to our rescue. That, too, has become obvious.

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FEMA Housing Crisis Leaves LA Wildfire Survivors Stranded Without Shelter

Key Takeaways FEMA’s housing aid is failing wildfire survivors in Los Angeles, leaving many stranded without shelter. Affordable housing is scarce, with only 35 available units for every 100 renters, intensifying the crisis. Rising insurance rates and widespread policy cancellations are forcing more victims into homelessness, threatening the broader housing market. Mounting Obstacles for LA’s Wildfire Evacuees LA’s wildfire survivors are stranded, with FEMA’s housing lifeline failing from Bel Air’s scorched hills to the shadows of Skid Row. Thousands wait in fear as FEMA’s promised rentals remain unreachable, blocked by brutal costs and landlord refusals. Tight inventory—just 35 affordable units per 100 renters—traps families, stoking chaos after disaster. Skyrocketing insurance rates and policy losses push victims into homelessness. This spiraling crisis threatens the entire real estate climate. What’s coming next for Los Angeles housing as aid runs out and insurance vanishes? FEMA’s Shortfalls Deepen LA’s Wildfire Housing Crisis While the famous Hollywood Sign stands above Los Angeles as a symbol of ambition, a crisis of catastrophic scale unfolds in its shadow—FEMA’s housing assistance is failing wildfire survivors when shelter is needed most. Across Topanga Canyon, survivors of January’s inferno wait in vain for answers as bureaucratic hurdles push families into desperation and prolonged displacement. The need for shelter is immediate, but FEMA’s resources have been stretched beyond their limit, forcing families to crash with relatives, sleep in vehicles, or settle for substandard motels near the LA River. Discrepancies between FEMA’s reports of available rental properties and what is actually on the market stoke anger and helplessness. The official analysis FEMA relied on claimed more than 5,600 affordable rental units were available, but on the ground, survivors report that these units are unattainable due to cost and lack of landlord participation. The city’s tightly wound rental market, already notorious from Malibu to Koreatown for record-low inventory, exposes dangerous insurance disparities that leave the most vulnerable uninsured and unprotected. Wildfire survivors are thrust into competition with over 10.9 million extremely low-income households nationwide. Can FEMA's model keep pace with the modern housing crisis or is it failing the most at-risk communities? Only 35 affordable, available rentals exist for every 100 extremely low-income renters—they face odds as steep as the winding roads of Mulholland Drive. In Los Angeles, less than one third of affordable rentals go to those who truly need them. The rest house higher-income renters, squeezing out those stranded by wildfire and fueling tension. Cost burdens are severe—three-quarters of renters spend over half their income on housing, forced to choose between shelter and necessities while disaster relief lags. Federal programs face budget threats, leaving crucial aid for seniors, disabled residents, and low-wage workers in jeopardy—a move that could deepen the housing abyss. Without strong bipartisan intervention, even more LA residents will find themselves on the streets of Skid Row, collateral damage in a mounting housing war. Economic pressure is relentless: post-pandemic home prices soared 46%, erasing affordability for survivors trying to rebuild their lives in fire-scarred neighborhoods. The insurance crisis now intersects with these housing woes, as rising premiums and policy cancellations strip renters and homeowners alike of the safety net once promised under the palm-dotted skyline. Regions such as Los Angeles, lacking robust urban planning, face a terrifying new reality. In neighborhoods like Bel Air and Sylmar, recovery is hampered by the inability to secure even temporary shelter. Disparities in insurance demoralize residents—many discover, only after disaster strikes, that they are underinsured or denied coverage as insurers flee high-risk zones.

Delays in FEMA response, and a lack of clear communication, inflame the growing sense of abandonment among survivors waiting in line at civic centers and makeshift shelters across East LA. Every lost day means another family without hope, while the city’s housing shortage compounds their trauma and makes rapid recovery impossible. What long-term damage will FEMA’s slow pace and outdated housing models inflict on cities like LA? The danger grows by the hour: without urgent action, the crisis will not only devastate today's wildfire survivors but also set the stage for future losses from disasters sure to strike again in LA’s wildland-urban interface. Assessment The skies over Los Angeles are growing darker as FEMA struggles to provide for wildfire survivors, forcing many to set up camp along the charred borders of Griffith Park. People are spending night after night out in the open, while shelters can’t keep up with the overwhelming need. Now, even the local real estate market is starting to wobble, putting serious pressure on investors and agents who need to make big decisions—or risk massive losses. If things don’t turn around soon, this crisis could spread far beyond the Hollywood Hills, shaking up all of L.A. It’s time for our leaders, investors, and community members to step up and demand a stronger response—because every night people spend without shelter, the stakes get higher for everyone. Read how local investors are responding in this LA market breakdown.

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Let's talk about Trump unwinding FEMA....

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A refresher...

For clues of what Republicans will do in the next Congress, let's list their accomplishments in the last eight years...

2016-2020:

Passed tax cuts for the wealthy and for corporations. While most American taxpayers saw a change in their tax bill, the wealthy and corporations were the major benefactors. Mitch McConnell later had suggested that as a result of the large jump in the deficit, it had been planned to cut Social Security to reduce the deficit. This intention never came to pass.

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2020-2024:

Most Republicans proudly voted against their constituents needs and voted against most of President Biden's goals and initiatives.

2. Including bills to fund FEMA, a bipartisan bill to secure the southern border, an effective response for the changing climate, the bill for infrastructure improvements, a bill that would help millions of

3. Americans get higher monthly payments, a bill to provide funds to veterans exposed to burn pits/toxins among others. Some congress people later tried to claim the benefits of the bills to their states, though they voted against them.

4. Republicans had investigations on the Biden family’s business practices, Hunter Biden’s laptop, the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, alleged government bias against conservatives, and the Biden administration’s border policies. Very little resulted from these hearings, except a good amount of lost time and taxpayer money.

5. A good amount of hijinks and political posturing, none of which helped the average American or the constituents of their states as they were in Congress to improve their lives.

"The past is prologue" - William Shakespeare

PS Some Congresspeople found the time in late 2020-early 2021 to help deny the voice of the voters and deny the actual certification of the 2020 election.

Idle hands are the devil's workshop.