In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, both the Red Cross and FEMA were totally useless. The RC wouldn't come into the area until it was "safe" for them to do so. I never actually saw any RC supplies or personnel. Never saw anything of FEMA, but we did have the National Guard. It seemed the NG was there merely to safeguard the oceanfront homes of very rich people. Looters were arriving by boat daily, but our local Police Departments were onto them. We're a fairly small community and we took care of each other. My daughter and I cooked and delivered food to the local firehouses and first aid squads, which were actually helping residents. Food banks and places to get clothing were set up by volunteers, and local contractors helped people salvage what they could of their homes and belongings. The damage was not nearly as widespread as Helene, so logistics were simple and immediate. The government as always was f*cking useless.