What would have happened if the mayor started selling the fuel to his buddies? What would have happened if the hurricane had damaged the tanks and they were filled with water?
What would have happened if the generators got damaged because they were not hooked up properly?
As mush as I do not like regulations, they often have some reason behind them.
The reporters are too lazy to ask for reasons and some freepers are too quick to get caught by the media.
why is that FEMA's problem? just like the hotel that spent $25K to charter 10 buses to evacuate their own guests - FEMA comandeered them. why? its one thing to stop them and determine their purpose, but if their purpose is proper (evacuation) and in line with the overall goal of getting relief in there, they should be allowed to conduct a private operation.
if somebody has a private generator, and arranges to fuel it, that should be permissible.