Could Helene's destruction have been avoided?

Mismanagement and delays in US disaster response

Stars Insider

05/11/24 | StarsInsider

HEALTH Natural disasters

Beginning with the chaos of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has had a troubled history of managing some of the worst disasters in US history. And mismanagement, bureaucratic challenges, and poor coordination have continued to undermine FEMA’s disaster response efforts through more recent crises like Hurricane Helene. From delayed relief to inadequate resources, FEMA’s repeated failures have left vulnerable communities stranded in times of critical need.

What exactly do we mean? Learn more about FEMA's challenges by clicking through this gallery.

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