1. When did Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina?

2. How many homes in western NC were damaged or destroyed by Helene?

3. For those whose homes weren't destroyed by the catastrophic flooding, what do they have to do before moving back into their flood damaged homes?  (do an internet search to find the answer)

4. a) What is the purpose/mission of FEMA? - What are this agencies goals under President Biden?
b) What is FEMA's yearly budget?
c) Where does FEMA get it funding?

5. a) How many families have requested temporary housing trailers from FEMA?
b) What pledge/promise did FEMA officials make for the end of Thanksgiving week?
b) Did FEMA officials keep their word? - Explain.

6. a) What excuse did FEMA officials make for their failure to help displaced North Carolinians with promised trailers?
b) How did a spokesperson say they will fix the problem?

7. Watch the videos under "Resources" below the questions. What do you think? Is FEMA's explanation for why storm victims are still without even temporary housing trailers reasonable/acceptable? Explain your answer.

8. Is a DOGE review of FEMA warranted? Explain your answer.