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Originally Posted by directfiesta
But FEMA has had a catastrophic hurricane plan since January, which warns that local government would not be able to cope with a huge storm.
"The response capabilities and resources of the local jurisdiction may be insufficient and quickly overwhelmed," the document reads.
Brown said it was unclear what Louisiana officials needed.
"I could not find out who was making decisions about what needed to be done," Brown testified.
But FEMA's own plan advises the federal government that if lives are at stake, it should not wait to be asked for help.
"This may require mobilizing and deploying assets before they are requested," the plan says.
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keep im mind this does not work if local and state goverment dont work together. Fema can not just march in and take control over things. The diffrent branches have to agree. But as they stated today there is a law about this and they are willing to change it.
What i found interesting was when the panel asked if the govement gave FEMA everything they needed and Mr brown said no they were denied funds for what they asked for there was no other follow up questions.