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FEMA camps (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

Back during the Bush and Obama years, I remember hearing so many right-wing conspiracies about FEMA camps.

Why didn't anyone ask "If FEMA has the ability to set up camps and transport large numbers of people, why aren't they doing that every time there's a big hurricane or wildfire?"

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[-] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago

As Xorollo pointed out, they did set up trailer parks for victims who's houses were destroyed after Katrina and in 2012. They were full of Formaldehyde and people experienced "breathing difficulties, persistent flu-like symptoms, eye irritation, and nosebleeds".

It seems like you could only apply if your house was damaged. If you were renting and flat on your ass with your work and all your stuff destroyed or worse, SoL I guess.

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