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Former FEMA Employee Defends Actions During Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

Hurricane Milton Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Lithia, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

A former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee who was recently terminated has spoken out in defense of her actions after being accused of avoiding homes of Donald Trump supporters while providing relief in Florida after Hurricane Milton.

The ex-employee, Marn'i Washington, stated that she was following FEMA's guidelines, which instructed relief workers to remove themselves from hostile situations if they felt threatened or unsafe. Washington emphasized that all decisions were made with the focus on safety and ensuring the team's comfort.

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