Doesn’t a govenor have to ask for FEMA help? Has he done so?
yes, they have
Yes. A fact often overlooked by the msm during Katrina.
Thats not the point. He should offer help. At least he should acknowledge them. President Bush was on TV 2 days before Katrina hit begging Blanco to ask for help so he could send in Fema to help evacuate the people. He even drafted a formal letter and asked her to ask him for help, yet he was demonized for not being fast enough. Obama hasn’t even ackmowledged these suffering people and the media hasn’t said jack squat about it. Its a disgrace.
As I understand it, the governor definitely has to ask for FEMA help. He needs to do that if he hasn't already.
However--the Obammy could certainly visit the area, survey the damage and the lingering bad conditions, and offer the governor his support--and he might even say a word or two to the suffering people of the state.
Actually, I'm sort of surprised Obammy hasn't made a big deal photo op our of this---showing up, talking to victims, telling them he feels their pain!
Of course the Obammy doesn't like the temperature to be below about 76, I hear. Maybe that's what's keeping him away.
What good is FEMA here? I doubt very many need a FEMA trailer & it is not likely that they own a chainsaw.
January 30th, 2009
Kentucky governor: Obama people ‘hit the ground running’ on storm
FEMA Assists Kentucky With Winter Storm Emergency
Priorities Are Saving Lives, Protecting Public Health and Safety
Release Date: January 31, 2009
Release Number: 3302-001
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47382