can you imagine the logistics of taking care of over 50 million people. They are much improved since Katrina..
I agree. FEMA is much improved since Katrina.
Surprised by how little mention there was in the news about FEMA leading up to and following Sandy, I did a Google search to read more about FEMA. It's not in the news now like it was during and after Katrina because FEMA is working.
Their advance work ahead of the storm was impressive. The agency has the money it needs to work with for the moment. It is led by someone who is capable and competent in that area of expertise. It has the full support of the president.
Regarding "good old FEMA," it's good this time around, and with the remake it has received since Katrina, there is nothing old about it.
I am certain that there will be people on the ground in this community or that who will say FEMA is failing them. Nevertheless, a look at the big picture suggests that FEMA is much improved and doing well, both to prepare for the storm and in dealing with its aftermath.
What we are seeing from FEMA now is what FEMA does best, I believe; storm preparation and immediate assistance thereafter. I'd like to see FEMA's mission end maybe 30 to 60 days after the storm. All the buyouts and long term recovery assistance should be left to state and local agencies, volunteer organizations and the private sector. But that's a different discussion for a different day.
On this day, I am very impressed with FEMA and proud to see this agency of the United States working on behalf of all citizens to provide aid to the storm victims in need.
