[Road Warrior ‘04]

He did say that, but he also said FEMA needs to get there and now! And, not wait! Reference to Katrina?

[mewzilla]

Well, FEMA's not a first responder. And until there's some sort of federal declaration, no FEMA, if I recall correctly. I've seen some of the local journos whining about how they didn't get fed funds from the December tornados, which weren't nearly as damaging apparently.

Question for FL: With an economy larger than some countries', why shouldn't your state pick up the smaller stuff? From what I've seen this morning, this should qualify, but it doesn't sound to me like what happened in December should. Not to mention, FL should be in a better position to know what it needs. Why depend on the Feds unless you absolutely freaking have to.