Joe Biden
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Munene Mugambi
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Hurricane Helene and Milton Expose U.S. Failures in Disaster Response and Domestic Priorities
The devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which have left a trail of death and destruction across parts of the United States, lays bare the critical failures of the government’s disaster response under President Joe Biden.
Hurricane Helene: Unknown Number Of People Still Missing As Death Toll Rises
Hundreds of people are still thought to be missing in the hard-hit state of North Carolina two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept the state.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/10/11/hurricane-helene-unknown-number-of-people-still-missing-as-death-toll-rises/
As a self-proclaimed global leader and defender of democracy, the U.S. finds itself unable to adequately protect or even retrieve the bodies of its own citizens in the wake of natural disasters. The slow, underfunded, and poorly coordinated response to these hurricanes paints a damning picture of a country that is failing to care for its own people while pouring billions into foreign involvement, such as the ongoing support of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
United States Spending on Israel’s Military Operations and Related U.S. Operations in the Region, October 7, 2023-September 30, 2024 | Costs of War
https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/2024/USspendingIsrael
It is hypocritical that a government capable of sending billions of dollars in military aid to a foreign nation is simultaneously unable to allocate sufficient resources for disaster preparedness and relief at home. The death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to rise, with many people still missing, while thousands of families face displacement, loss of property, and a lack of access to basic services. Despite having the financial and technological capacity to respond more effectively, the Biden administration has been slow to act, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the brunt of the disaster with minimal support.
A nation that prides itself on its status as a global superpower cannot afford to fail its citizens in times of crisis. The federal government’s delayed response not only shows a lack of preparedness but also demonstrates misplaced priorities. While lives are being lost on American soil, resources are being funneled into military campaigns and foreign aid, further highlighting the glaring disconnect between the government's domestic and foreign policy.
It is beyond troubling that the same government which swiftly sends aid and military equipment to Israel has left parts of the U.S. to fend for themselves in the aftermath of two catastrophic storms. This contradiction reveals the uncomfortable truth about American leadership: its actions abroad do not match the needs at home. As the Biden administration supports a genocide in Gaza, it continues to neglect the basic safety and welfare of its own citizens, showing a profound lack of empathy and responsibility.
The lack of adequate disaster response funding is even more perplexing when considering the long-standing warnings from climate scientists about the increasing intensity of hurricanes due to climate change. These storms are not unexpected, yet the government’s failure to act decisively before, during, and after their arrival suggests a serious lack of foresight and commitment to addressing the climate crisis. The Biden administration must recognise that its credibility as a world leader is eroding as long as it remains unable to meet the basic needs of its citizens in the face of natural disasters.
It is time for the U.S. government to reassess its priorities. Addressing climate change and improving disaster response infrastructure are not just moral imperatives, they are matters of national security. Hurricane Helene and Milton have exposed how underfunded and underprepared the nation is when it comes to protecting its own people. For a country that aspires to lead on the global stage, this failure is a national shame, and it’s time for the administration to act with the urgency and compassion that the American people deserve.
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Local governments and humanitarian organizations should work tirelessly to provide assistance to those in need.
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With the kind of technology that the us has..it should be able to come up with better ways of helping those caught up In the disaster or even evacuate people before the catastrophes hit as they do have Early warning systems.
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These events highlight the need for improved preparedness, allocation of resources, and a reevaluation of national priorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
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After all the warnings and past experiences, it's disappointing to see the same issues surface again. Clearly, more needs to be done to ensure efficient, effective responses to these predictable disasters.
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these kind of events needs the government to implement earlier safely measures