FEMA's equity-focused plan leads to controversy during Hurricane Helene response.

The Biden-Harris administration's FEMA is under fire for prioritizing an equity-focused strategic plan amidst the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which caused over 120 deaths and significant flooding in the southeastern U.S. Critics argue that the agency should prioritize immediate disaster relief instead of long-term equity goals. Despite FEMA asserting that its mission includes swift assistance for all, concerns persist about its effectiveness in crisis response during ongoing disasters.