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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I understand that you are frustrated and I wish you every comfort in the world, but it's strange as hell to see ice as a federal responsibility.
ETA: not so much you personally, but that our expectations have come to this.
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Here's why I'm upset - we don't have ice because we don't have electricity. It's kinda necessary to make ice in Texas. FEMA is responsible for bringing commodities in - given that some need ice for medication, and everyone needs ice to keep food from spoiling, it is just odd that FEMA would accept responsibility for food, water, but not ice. Heck, I'd be happy if they would just get ice to those who need it for their medications. We are being alerted to a health crisis - spoiling food.
Luckily, local stores are stepping up and helping out. I am personally fortunate and have power. Many, many more are not. The moral of the story is - when the chips are down, don't count on FEMA.
Given FEMAs past performance, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Watching FEMA reps blaming the local government was like deja vu all over again. Maybe it wouldn't bother me if they were doing a better job of getting food and water (which I would consider necessary) to those who need it.I'm watching the good people of Surfside, who have yet to see anyone from FEMA. The Salvation Army got there, though.
A County Judge got involved when a bottleneck developed with distribution this morning - thank God. But there is a shortage of gas, and a problem that is coming to light now is those who cannot get gas cannot get to the PODs to get supplies. I don't know the answer to that one.