(SQAUK) — ELK MILLS, Tenn. — In early October 2024, tensions escalated in Carter County when a group of armed locals confronted FEMA workers. The group, frustrated by what they believed was FEMA’s mishandling of disaster relief following Hurricane Helene, surrounded the workers and accused them of confiscating essential donations and failing to distribute aid effectively. Additionally, information circulated that FEMA was offering loans disguised as relief, which could lead to the confiscation of homes if repayment conditions were not met. However, officials have vehemently denied these confiscation claims, labeling them misinformation. FEMA has emphasized its commitment to delivering aid and countering misinformation during crises. However, the fine print on the FEMA contracts read otherwise.
Disaster aid chaos: Armed citizens clash with FEMA over confiscated donations and loan scams
A group of furious Appalachian residents, fed up with government corruption, confronted FEMA officials in Carter County, accusing them of confiscating vital donations and failing to distribute aid. Tensions soared amid claims that FEMA’s relief efforts are leading to loan scams and home seizures in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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