FEMA administrator: Hurricane Milton response will be 'a challenge' after Hurricane Helene

CNN's Randi Kaye reports from the west coast of Florida, where preparations for Hurricane Milton are underway. CNN's Anderson Cooper discusses with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. #CNN #News

[EricaWaters-lrzw]

It's mind-boggling after all these years that some folks actually admire the biggest complainer and most sensitive person around. Sending prayers to everyone affected by Milton from Utah.

[adamwilson]

So, here are a few things to point out. Has FEMA given illegal immigrants $640 million dollars to take care of them? Yes. Did the director at FEMA say they don't have enough funds for the hurricane season? Yes. Do we have one of the worst illegal immigration problems? Yes. People are right to assume that the government doesn't have its priorities straight thinking of illegals first and Americans last. FEMA has been helping states with illegal immigration but now since we are getting close to an election and it's making the current administration look bad, left-wing media outlets are saying that this isn't true....when it is. The reason why Republicans were against additional funding for FEMA was because that also meant increased funding for illegal immigrants which we should all be against. FEMA shouldn't have any money dedicated to helping illegals who are breaking the law. If you actually look up why these Republicans were against it, they say it was because of illegal immigration. I'm tired of big media outlets not accurately reporting the facts or leaving things out because they know the American people won't research it and see why things are true or false.

[QuantumOfSolace]

I thought Mayorkas stated that FEMA was running out of money?

[susanharris]

Who were the first responders on the ground after the NC hurricane? Who was boots on the second day? Who was there the 3rd day? Who was there with food and water?

[westentrance]

Read her statement upon her hiring. She stated that equity and inclusion was a driver of their mission. Unfortunately, she is another box-checking, DEI hire. Under her ‘leadership’ FEMA has channeled funds to non-emergent issues while decrying that there’s no money left for real disasters emergencies.

[AffordBindEquipment]

Didn't do much for Helene so the challenge isn't that high for Milton.

[JodySmith-jl]

Why aren't you reporting on the alarming situation where people are being denied essential resources, including body bags, and aid supplies are being blocked, with authorities allegedly planning to bulldoze over bodies instead of providing proper handling and care?

[gab]

160 million for Lebanon no congress approval.

[diannebuckingham]

Same ole, same always Trump's fault. Even as a Democrat this crap is getting old and tiresome. I honestly don't why I listen to the news anymore. You all have worn me out.

[wise]

Is the FEMA director a DEI hire like Kamaka?

[Sir]

Mike Johnson says FEMA funding is enough and GOP voted against FEMA funding. If only their constituents knew or cared

[BeatMedicare]

Don’t politicize natural disasters. Just help your fellow human beings. Stay safe everyone.

[HerAeolianHarp]

Two weeks ago 100 Republican senators voted AGAINST giving more funding to FEMA.

[justjamie]

Someone explain to me like I'm 5 why Florida congressmen/women and/or Senators voted against FEMA funding less than two weeks ago....

[d.r.]

This is extremely dangerous! All supposed effective leaders need come together. Please pause it

[clocks]

Give another 200 billion US dollars to Lebanon!!...problem solved..so what is all the fuss over??

[andreapulver]

Are high rises really hurricane proof? Seems dangerous to me and why not evacuate outside the path? Sarasota is right in line to hit as of 11:00 pm.

[SkepticalChris]

How can a married couple separate, one deciding to seek shelter the other refusing and facing danger!?!?

If I were her, I'd tell my husband, "I don't care if I have to tie you up and drag you out by your ankles, we are not taking the risk!"

[saxifrage-qh]

"Aaaanderson...lying is second nature to me."

[ursaltydog]

Perhaps her friend's 8th floor condo is rated for a Cat 5... but with debris??? Her husband is still sick from staying during Helene... perhaps not tempt fate twice?