Tue Nov 12 00:20:00 UTC 2024: ## FEMA Employee Fired for Allegedly Denying Aid Based on Political Affiliation
**HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla.** – A federal employee has been fired after allegedly advising a FEMA survivor assistance team to avoid homes displaying signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. The incident has sparked outrage and investigations from both the state and federal government.
Angela Wrench, a resident of Highlands County, claims three FEMA employees visited her home after news broke of the incident. She believes they were there to rectify the situation, as they confirmed their visit was due to the media attention.
Highlands County Commissioner Chris Campbell confirmed the alleged misconduct was limited to Lake Placid, which was hit by a tornado during Hurricane Milton. FEMA has deployed a new team to re-evaluate all homes in the area, regardless of whether they applied for assistance or received it.
FEMA Director Deanne Criswell condemned the employee’s actions in a statement, calling them a “clear violation” of FEMA’s core values and referring the matter to the Office of Special Counsel.
The incident has also drawn criticism from state and federal officials. Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investigation by the Division of Emergency Management, calling the incident “blatant weaponization of government by partisan activists.”
Republican Congressman Scott Franklin, who represents Lake Placid, described the situation as “utterly disgusting” and called for a full investigation. He praised the individual who exposed the misconduct and commended FEMA for taking swift action.
The incident has raised concerns about the politicization of disaster relief efforts and the potential for discrimination against individuals based on their political beliefs. A congressional hearing is expected to further examine the matter.
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