The O’Keefe Media Group’s investigation into FEMA has exposed major shortcomings in disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. James O’Keefe’s latest video shows empty recovery centers and frustrated residents left without assistance two months after the storms.
In North Carolina, citizens are demanding answers. At a Buncombe County meeting, one resident warned that continued delays could lead to people freezing during the winter. Another voiced frustration over the lack of visible effort from public officials to assist those in need.
Tammy Kelly, a resident of Green Mountain, described the devastation in her community, showing O’Keefe the wreckage of a church and human bones discovered in floodwaters. She criticized FEMA’s response, saying simple storage shelters would be better than tents for those left homeless.
Previous reports from O’Keefe revealed troubling allegations, including claims that FEMA workers deliberately avoided assisting Trump supporters in Florida. In another part of the series, O’Keefe attempted to engage federal workers at a North Carolina compound but was met with silence and badge-concealing tactics.
Critics argue FEMA’s failures are leaving storm victims vulnerable as temperatures drop. The slow pace of relief efforts has sparked outrage, with many questioning the agency’s priorities and efficiency.
O’Keefe’s investigation continues to highlight the struggles of those left behind. The findings raise important questions about FEMA’s accountability and the need for improved disaster response protocols.
