As Hurricane Helene tore through communities in the southeastern United States, its impact was nothing short of catastrophic. Entire towns were wiped off the map due to mudslides, overflowing rivers, and severe flooding. Videos emerging from the hardest-hit areas show homes swept away and infrastructure destroyed, leaving thousands without shelter, food, or basic necessities. In many cases, the devastation is so severe that rebuilding efforts will take years, if not decades.
Yet amid this chaos, many Americans are outraged by the inadequate response from the federal government, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent announcement. Harris stated that each affected family would receive $750 to help them rebuild their lives—a figure many are calling a "slap in the face" considering the extent of the damage.
To add insult to egregious injury, The Associated Press AP is reporting, "The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday."
Contrasting Support: Immigrant Aid vs. Disaster Relief
While hurricane victims struggle to get by with paltry sums, illegal immigrants crossing the southern border are receiving far more substantial assistance from FEMA and other government agencies. Under the Biden administration, hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated for immigrant housing, healthcare, and legal services, as part of efforts to manage the ongoing border crisis. This stark disparity in aid distribution has left many citizens feeling neglected and outraged.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, displaced families have had to rely on overcrowded shelters, limited food, and inconsistent support while the U.S. government funnels resources to immigrants. Critics argue that the government is prioritizing non-citizens over its own people, leaving Americans to fend for themselves after one of the most destructive hurricanes in recent history.
The Human Toll: Heartbreak Amid Bureaucratic Failures
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has left southeastern residents facing not only catastrophic losses but also a deep sense of government neglect. For many, the issue extends beyond the $750 relief checks being offered. It cuts to the heart of a broader problem: the government appears to have misplaced its priorities.
Families who have lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones now find themselves feeling abandoned by the very institutions meant to protect and support them. While illegal immigrants have received substantial aid packages, American citizens impacted by the hurricane are left wondering why their government seems more focused on providing for those entering the country illegally rather than offering adequate help to its own people.
The disparity is stark. Residents are not only grappling with the financial burden of recovery but also with a growing resentment toward a government they feel has turned its back on them in their time of need.
This sentiment of being forgotten and undervalued runs deep, especially when juxtaposed against the billions spent on providing housing, healthcare, and grants for non-citizens, while those struggling to rebuild their lives receive barely enough to cover basic expenses.
It’s not just about money; it’s about trust. These communities are grieving for the lives lost, for their shattered neighborhoods, and, perhaps most painfully, for the lack of concern and urgency they feel from their own government. Rebuilding trust will take far more than a one-time relief check—it will require the government to reassess its priorities and ensure that its citizens are not left behind in times of crisis.
Americans are questioning where this money is going that was set aside for Emergency situations. News articles are estimating that the figure is roughly $640M in funds, so we will document for our readers where some of these emergency funds directed at FEMA are allocated for.
Credit for this list goes to the hard-working efforts of RandoLand.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $4,852,467 Recipient: Denver, City & County Of Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,961,992 Recipient: City Of Laredo Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $4,542,014 Recipient: El Paso, County Of Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $4,859,364 Recipient: City Of Atlanta Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $4,914,591 Recipient: District Columbia Government Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,195,505 Recipient: Brownsville, City Of Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,649,494 Recipient: Catholic Charities Of The Rio Grande Valley Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,790,150 Recipient: Catholic Charities, Diocese Of San Diego Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,823,607 Recipient: United Way Of San Antonio And Bexar County Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $5,928,058 Recipient: Catholic Charities, Archdiocese Of San Antonio, Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $6,011,261 Recipient: County Of Riverside Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $6,994,954 Recipient: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Executive Office Of Health And Human Services Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $7,099,864 Recipient: City Of Mcallen Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $7,301,995 Recipient: City Of El Paso Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $7,421,965 Recipient: Catholic Charities Of The Rio Grande Valley Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $7,923,545 Recipient: Catholic Charities - Diocese Of Laredo Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $8,469,813 Recipient: World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task Force Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $8,702,215 Recipient: District Columbia Government Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $9,009,328 Recipient: Denver, City & County Of Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $9,532,854 Recipient: World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task Force Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $9,632,300 Recipient: Illinois Department Of Human Service Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $10,819,662 Recipient: City Of Atlanta Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $10,877,226 Recipient: Catholic Charities, Archdiocese Of San Antonio, Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2023) Amount: $11,093,294 Recipient: World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task Force Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
Federal Emergency Management Agency grant (2024) Amount: $11,606,329 Recipient: World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task Force Inc Purpose: Shelter and services program (migrant assistance)
While this list is far from complete it gives our readers an idea where our Federal Emergency Management money is being allocated.
While the victims of Helene wait for help, many Americans are wondering why:
Dr. Ronny Jackson took to X to accuse Kamala Harris of staging a photo op while the disaster unfolds.
We report, you decide. Were these FEMA funds appropriately allocated? Or were they used to import, house and feed those millions crossing our border?
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