The media isn’t there because then they would have to report about the severity of the situation. And then questions would get asked.
Dang, do I have to spell it out for you? /sarc
When a white Republican is President and the disaster affects blacks, the media are all over the story 24/7. They report FEMA is incompetent and uncaring, and attribute both to racism.
When a black Democrat is President and the disaster affects whites, the media is silent and FEMA is "doing a great job."
The only thing consistent about the media is their bias.