Nope not at all. His wasting money while property and auto insurance rates makes it worse than OK. You correctly described it as a publicity stunt. Governors love FEMA money when all the roads are washed away and the lights go out.Does Ron desantis wasting money make it ok for fema to waste money too?
Here is a list of disaster and other declarations from FEMA:
Disaster relief fund money monthly reports:
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www.fema.gov
Get ready for more FEMA money, Tampa/St. Pete.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/085051.shtml?cone#contents
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE MILTON
www.nhc.noaa.gov
"Wasting money" on disasters also falls on the citizens who do not take responsibility for protecting themselves and their property. Flood Insurance is available but there are millions of Americans who choose to live in Flood Zones without it.
https://www.floodsmart.gov/why-buy-flood-insurance
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with state, tribal and local governments identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area. After identifying these risks, they develop long-term...
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