After Sandy, FEMA Goes From Goat to Glory
Source: ABC News
Waves generated from the remnants Hurricane Sandy crash into the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Oct. 30, 2012. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
By ABBY D. PHILLIP
Oct. 31, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, usually the favorite whipping boy of politicians during disasters, is basking in unaccustomed glory.
FEMA, ridiculed after Hurricane Katrina and the subject of proposed budget cuts after the financial crisis, is being praised by governors and mayors from storm-ravished states along the East Coast.
"I have to say, the administration, the president himself and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate have been outstanding with us so far," said Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on "Good Morning America" Tuesday. "He worked
Mitt Romney, who said earlier this year that the states should have more responsibility for responding to natural disasters and suggested that sending disaster relief to the private sector would be "even better," would not answer repeated questions from reporters Tuesday about whether he would cut funding to FEMA.
Paul Ryan singled out FEMA's funding in his 2011 proposed budget, which was passed in the House but not the Senate. Ryan recommended a 40 percent cut in the budget for programs including FEMA, citing the record number of disasters declared during the Obama administration.
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You make a good point...but right now, let's trust that FEMA under Prez Obama will come through and bask for a moment in the glory. All their jobs are on the line and they know it. And in their determination to have a "horse race" to boost ratings, the MSM has not allowed Prez Obama much credit for the good...
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For those who don't remember, Los Angeles Jan. 1994. I lived just a couple of miles from the epicenter of that quake.
Two major freeways collapsed, virtually paralyzing traffic. Apt. buildings and homes flattened, sometimes burying the occupants. The quake hit at 4:30 in the morning so most people were still home.
Gas and water lines ruptured. I'll never forget the sight of flaming natural gas floating on the water in the streets. So no gas, water or electricity for about a week.
FEMA hit the ground running. Their local office in my neighborhood was open within a couple days after the quake, providing emergency relief etc. In fact, I was amazed at how quickly they responded. And of course, Clinton himself dropped in to tell us more help was on the way.
Heckuva job! 
Wasn't quite THAT awesome in its power!
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