FEMA floundering (Edmond Sun)

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... Anyone who thought FEMA was merely overwhelmed by the worst natural disaster in modern times to hit the United States might want to reconsider.

Despite more than two weeks of grassfires that have destroyed dozens of homes and buildings, not to mention used up rickety equipment volunteer fire departments depend on to fight fires, FEMA is still lagging behind the curve of events ...

That FEMA has suddenly developed a tortoise-like response to disasters is troubling. After all, FEMA is part of the Department of Homeland Defense, which is supposed to react — and react swiftly — in case of a major terror attack against the United States. But we’re not talking about biological warfare or turning jetliners into missiles, we’re talking about storms and grass fires.

FEMA’s performance does not bode well for Americans if and when terrorists manage to make a major strike on the United States.

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