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.
Greater need.
I am wondering if FEMA commandeered them, or if the authority in charge was a LA State agent.