Since Katrina, some FEMA agents have switched sides. One of them works logistics for the night crew. He refuses to talk about it, but he saw some bad govt things go down. It's a double edged sword, as in the hands of a president like Trump it functions as intended. Things to consider:
Executive Order 10990—Reestablishing the Federal Safety Council
Executive Order 11084—Amending Executive Order No. 10995, Relating to Telecommunications ("all functions heretofore vested in the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee, is hereby delegated to the Director of the Office Of Emergency Planning")
Executive Order 10997—Assigning Emergency Preparedness Functions to the Secretary of the Interior
These were signed by JFK. I believe he thought he was doing the right thing by being prepared; however, it opens a huge avenue for abuse of power.
Then in 1979, President Carter signed Executive Order 12127, establishing FEMA. And also Executive Order 12148, giving FEMA the dual mission of emergency management and civil defense.
Thus, de facto, under FEMA's umbrella are The Defense Production Act, and the National Security Act.
If the president declares an emergency, FEMA can take over all modes of transportation. They can take over the Media. They can take command of natural resources.
With great power, we should DEMAND great responsibility.
Since Katrina, some FEMA agents have switched sides. One of them works logistics for the night crew. He refuses to talk about it, but he saw some bad govt things go down. It's a double edged sword, as in the hands of a president like Trump it functions as intended. Things to consider:
Executive Order 10990—Reestablishing the Federal Safety Council
Executive Order 11084—Amending Executive Order No. 10995, Relating to Telecommunications ("all functions heretofore vested in the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee, is hereby delegated to the Director of the Office Of Emergency Planning")
Executive Order 10997—Assigning Emergency Preparedness Functions to the Secretary of the Interior
These were signed by JFK. I believe he thought he was doing the right in being prepared; however, it opens a huge avenue for abuse of power.
Then in 1979, President Carter signed Executive Order 12127, establishing FEMA. And also Executive Order 12148, giving FEMA the dual mission of emergency management and civil defense.
Thus, de facto, under FEMA's umbrella are The Defense Production Act, and the National Security Act.
If the president declares an emergency, FEMA can take over all modes of transportation. They can take over the Media. They can take command of natural resources.
With great power, we should DEMAND great responsibility.
Since Katrina, some FEMA agents have switched sides. One of them works logistics for the night crew. He refuses to talk about it, but he saw some bad govt things go down. It's a double edged sword, as in the hands of a president like Trump it functions as intended. Things to consider:
Executive Order 10990—Reestablishing the Federal Safety Council
Executive Order 11084—Amending Executive Order No. 10995, Relating to Telecommunications ("all functions heretofore vested in the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee, is hereby delegated to the Director of the Office Of Emergency Planning")
Executive Order 10997—Assigning Emergency Preparedness Functions to the Secretary of the Interior
These were signed by JFK. I believe he thought he was doing the right in being prepared; however, it opens a huge avenue for abuse of power.
If the president declares an emergency, FEMA can take over all modes of transportation. They can take over the Media. They can take command of natural resources.
Then in 1979, President Carter signed Executive Order 12127, establishing FEMA. And also Executive Order 12148, giving FEMA the dual mission of emergency management and civil defense.
Thus, de facto, under FEMA's umbrella are The Defense Production Act, and the National Security Act.
With great power, we should DEMAND great responsibility.