The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) paused recovery operations in parts of North Carolina this weekend after receiving alleged threats targeting its personnel assisting in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell confirmed Sunday that threats were directed at FEMA staff in the “mountain region,” prompting the temporary halt in aid.
Although no threats were made in Ashe County or neighboring areas, FEMA took precautions and stopped operations at multiple sites. Howell stated, “Out of an abundance of caution, they have paused their process as they are assessing the threats.”
According to Ashe County Emergency Management, FEMA workers were not taking applications in some towns, although Ashe County locations were expected to resume normal operations by Monday. An email from a federal official reported by The Washington Post indicated National Guard troops encountered armed militia in Rutherford County, allegedly “hunting FEMA.”
FEMA resumed its activities by Sunday afternoon, according to a U.S. Forest Service official.
This incident follows increased misinformation surrounding FEMA’s recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene.
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