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this post was submitted on 11 Oct 2024
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I have not once heard of FEMA bussing and housing people who couldn't afford to evacuate before a hurricane. Has that ever happened?
When I hear of FEMA camps, this is what I think people are talking about. People have lived in these trailers long term while rebuilding damaged areas. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FEMA_trailer
Me either.
As Xorollo pointed out, they did set up trailer parks for victims who's houses were destroyed after Katrina and in 2012. They were full of Formaldehyde and people experienced "breathing difficulties, persistent flu-like symptoms, eye irritation, and nosebleeds".
It seems like you could only apply if your house was damaged. If you were renting and flat on your ass with your work and all your stuff destroyed or worse, SoL I guess.