Armed militias threaten FEMA workers amid hurricane recovery in North Carolina
Federal emergency workers in North Carolina were forced to evacuate after reports emerged of armed militias “hunting” hurricane response teams in Rutherford County.
The progressive group Carolina Forward condemned the situation.
It linked it to misinformation spread by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump about the Biden administration’s handling of Hurricane Helene.
A U.S. Forest Service official confirmed that FEMA advised all federal responders to stand down due to threats from militias.
This disruption hampers crucial aid efforts for those affected by the hurricane.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned that federal employees, including meteorologists, have faced threats fueled by baseless claims regarding hurricane response.
President Joe Biden addressed the disinformation, emphasizing its detrimental impact on public trust in recovery efforts.
Amid such tensions, the safety of emergency workers remains a significant concern.
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