This instruction came to light after Deanne Criswell, the FEMA administrator, made a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the termination of the employee involved.
This response comes amidst growing pressure from both sides of the aisle for immediate action.
This initial relief is just the beginning. Survivors can also seek funds for temporary housing or storage expenses while their homes are being repaired
Additionally, some Republicans like Texas Governor Greg Abbot have accused FEMA of misdirecting funds towards assisting migrants rather than focusing on American citizens in need
The cost of Helene's wrath is staggering, with early damage estimates ranging between $15 billion to $26 billion according to Moody’s Analytics.