The Biden-Harris Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has temporarily suspended certain Hurricane Helene relief operations in several North Carolina communities due to perceived threats against federal aid workers.
According to FEMA, federal disaster relief operations were halted in Rutherford County after the agency received reports from the National Guard that an "Armed militia" was allegedly threatening relief workers.
They added: "Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to be open as scheduled, survivors continue to register for assistance, and we continue to help the people of North Carolina with their recovery." Newsletter Need to Know.
In addition to suspending operations in Rutherford County, several other localities near the North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee border claim they had to halt relief work due to threats from locals.
According to Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell, several relief centers where victims of Hurricane Helene could apply in person for assistance were closed "Due to threats occurring in some counties." No specific details regarding the type or seriousness of the "Threats" were provided.
Sheriff Howell stressed that residents impacted by the storm should "Stay calm and steady during our recovery, help folks, and please don't stir the pot."FEMA has received a bevy of criticism from both local residents and private citizens working to bring relief to those impacted by the deadly storm.
The National Pulse previously reported that technology billionaire Elon Musk claims FEMA has been interfering with his efforts to provide emergency satellite Internet to the region to bolster communication access for residents.
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