Tampa Bay days away from getting largest hurricane in city’s history

[Anonymous]

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"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

Yes, if Republican Congresspeople were willing to show up during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY and do what we pay them to do -- like pass additional funds for FEMA -- it would be nice. Oh, well, I'm sure they have their list of grievances why not.

Or are you suggesting FEMA, a federal agency, illegally appropriate money from a fund allocated elsewhere? Is that what you are saying?

They did show up. At least two of them did. But two does not a voting majority make.

This is a failure of Congress, not one party, as far as we know.

FEMA can't just reallocate funds that aren't appropriated for that use, moron. That's Congress's job.

They have the funds. Excuses, excuses.

Do you have any idea how appropriations work? No, apparently, you don't. Just like you think the President can waive a magic wand and control the economy, energy prices, the stock market, fix disasters, etc.

No, I don't think Biden can hold up a magic wand and fix anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You realize there are more active and less active hurricane seasons, right?

Global warming in 1916, huh?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1916_Atlantic_hurricane_season

This here is why the people in red states won't wake up. The denial is deep.

[Anonymous]

Officially now a Category 5:

And still on track for a bullseye on Tampa Bay, though Ft Myers will likely be devastated again:

[Anonymous]

Looks like Orlando is going to take a direct hit too, which they are not used to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

You realize FEMA has the staff it has and the budget it has, right? And that the Republican Budget they tried to ram through cut FEMA funding by a lot. Get the house ack to pass supplemental funding do FEMA can hire. Because there are going to need to be professionals on the ground there for a long time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Who would’ve guessed climate change is the October surprise?

Climate change, also known as hurricanes in hurricane season, are not unpredictable. It’s the government’s deprioritizing of a federal response to them that is relatively new.

Hurricanes are predictable. One bad one a season is predictable. One devastating one every few years is predictable. Multiple hurricanes of this intensity causing this level of damage is not normal. And hurricane season is not over yet.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Good news is that after you lose your house and all your belongings, Kamala says you will get $750 for your immediate needs. You do have to apply online and it will come in ten days but that should make everything just right.

Hey Moron. Its 750 under Trump too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

You realize FEMA has the staff it has and the budget it has, right? And that the Republican Budget they tried to ram through cut FEMA funding by a lot. Get the house ack to pass supplemental funding do FEMA can hire. Because there are going to need to be professionals on the ground there for a long time.

Don't Repugnants want to decrease the federal workforce? Good luck getting help during these recovery operations in the future and no 750 for you. You reap what you vote for. Whomp Whomp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

Yes, if Republican Congresspeople were willing to show up during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY and do what we pay them to do -- like pass additional funds for FEMA -- it would be nice. Oh, well, I'm sure they have their list of grievances why not.

Or are you suggesting FEMA, a federal agency, illegally appropriate money from a fund allocated elsewhere? Is that what you are saying?

They did show up. At least two of them did. But two does not a voting majority make.

This is a failure of Congress, not one party, as far as we know.

No. Funding originates in the House. That’s the Constitution. Even if every single Democrat in the House shows up, they can’t even turn on the lights, because Republicans control the House. Unless Mike Johnson, a Republican, calls the House into session and Republicans show up to vote, there is no finding. This is a Republican failure. Not BoTh SiDeS.

Now, if the House asses funding and the Senate doesn’t go into session to vote on the House Bill or Biden doesn’t sign it, those are Dem failures. But for the moment, everyone is waiting on Mike Johnson to quit campaigning and tell his Republican members to get their a##es back to DC. Even if no Dems from the House showed up, they could technically pass supplemental funding. But Dems would look terrible in that case, and I expect my Dem member to show up if Johnson calls a special session.

So what isn’t he. Oh yeah— his members want to campaign on FEMA failures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

Yes, if Republican Congresspeople were willing to show up during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY and do what we pay them to do -- like pass additional funds for FEMA -- it would be nice. Oh, well, I'm sure they have their list of grievances why not.

Or are you suggesting FEMA, a federal agency, illegally appropriate money from a fund allocated elsewhere? Is that what you are saying?

FEMA has enough money, despite your protestations. It's a matter of allocation choices.

For the moment for Helene, maybe. But not for Helene long terms. And to all del with Milton while the Helene Ned’s so many resources. Nobody budgeted for a two front war.

[Anonymous]

DiSantis loves socialism!

On a serious note, volunteers and national guard from other states are already deep into preparations on this and I would expect them to be on the ground within hours of the passage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

Yes, if Republican Congresspeople were willing to show up during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY and do what we pay them to do -- like pass additional funds for FEMA -- it would be nice. Oh, well, I'm sure they have their list of grievances why not.

Or are you suggesting FEMA, a federal agency, illegally appropriate money from a fund allocated elsewhere? Is that what you are saying?

They did show up. At least two of them did. But two does not a voting majority make.

This is a failure of Congress, not one party, as far as we know.

No. Funding originates in the House. That’s the Constitution. Even if every single Democrat in the House shows up, they can’t even turn on the lights, because Republicans control the House. Unless Mike Johnson, a Republican, calls the House into session and Republicans show up to vote, there is no finding. This is a Republican failure. Not BoTh SiDeS.

Now, if the House asses funding and the Senate doesn’t go into session to vote on the House Bill or Biden doesn’t sign it, those are Dem failures. But for the moment, everyone is waiting on Mike Johnson to quit campaigning and tell his Republican members to get their a##es back to DC. Even if no Dems from the House showed up, they could technically pass supplemental funding. But Dems would look terrible in that case, and I expect my Dem member to show up if Johnson calls a special session.

So what isn’t he. Oh yeah— his members want to campaign on FEMA failures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"And actually you have to apply for it. Using power that you don’t have. Again, tone deaf."

FEMA has set up emergency centers in towns and people can use computers there to apply for the $750. FEMA workers there actually hand out the payment upon completion of the forms. It'll take many days for everyone to get to the centers, but the response is must quicker than Katrina and Maria. Many stores are open but don't have the electricity/internet to accept credit cards. I'm wondering what you, Emergency Services expert, would do differently?

They need to put many more "foot soldiers" on the ground to take basic items to people in remote areas. They cannot expect people to get to centers to use computers.

Yes, if Republican Congresspeople were willing to show up during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY and do what we pay them to do -- like pass additional funds for FEMA -- it would be nice. Oh, well, I'm sure they have their list of grievances why not.

Or are you suggesting FEMA, a federal agency, illegally appropriate money from a fund allocated elsewhere? Is that what you are saying?

They did show up. At least two of them did. But two does not a voting majority make.

This is a failure of Congress, not one party, as far as we know.

No. Funding originates in the House. That’s the Constitution. Even if every single Democrat in the House shows up, they can’t even turn on the lights, because Republicans control the House. Unless Mike Johnson, a Republican, calls the House into session and Republicans show up to vote, there is no finding. This is a Republican failure. Not BoTh SiDeS.

Now, if the House asses funding and the Senate doesn’t go into session to vote on the House Bill or Biden doesn’t sign it, those are Dem failures. But for the moment, everyone is waiting on Mike Johnson to quit campaigning and tell his Republican members to get their a##es back to DC. Even if no Dems from the House showed up, they could technically pass supplemental funding. But Dems would look terrible in that case, and I expect my Dem member to show up if Johnson calls a special session.

So what isn’t he. Oh yeah— his members want to campaign on FEMA failures.

At this point, if Trump is elected with GOP congressional majorities, the people who voted for it are going to deserve all the destruction and misery he rains down on them.

[Anonymous]

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article about everyone trying to sell their homes in Florida. They supply is significantly out paced the demand. Condos aren't selling and they have a glut of homes on the market.

We tried to tell people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who would’ve guessed climate change is the October surprise?

Climate change, also known as hurricanes in hurricane season, are not unpredictable. It’s the government’s deprioritizing of a federal response to them that is relatively new.

Hurricanes are predictable. One bad one a season is predictable. One devastating one every few years is predictable. Multiple hurricanes of this intensity causing this level of damage is not normal. And hurricane season is not over yet.

Too bad it’s illegal to mention climate change in any meaningful capacity in Florida. That’ll fix the problem, right?