Well, howdy there, Internet people, it's Bell again.

So today, we're going to talk about FEMA, hurricanes, and other problems.

Okay, so hurricane season is here.

FEMA is in disarray.

The National Weather Service is missing a lot of leadership positions.

The Trump administration is promising to make states handle relief, recovery, and so on.

Help will not be coming as fast, and there will not be as much of it.

Even if it's typically state agencies that have helped in your area before,

they may not have the federal funding that allows them to help in the future. That means every person in the United States,

regardless of location, needs to start thinking more carefully about what they plan on doing

in the event of a natural or man-made disaster in your area.

Michael Brennan, the National Hurricane Center Director, has provided some insight,

but I can't stress this enough. While this information was specific to hurricanes,

the mindset and advice doesn't just apply to hurricanes. The key takeaway from

his advice is individual preparedness. Be ready to take care of yourself before, during,

and after the event. He said, quote, getting ready for hurricane season is all about knowing that risk and starting

the hurricane season ready for what that risk might be and how it might present itself to you.

This sounds simple, but it's important. It's all individualized. How it will impact you directly.

Again, this applies to other disasters and extreme weather as well.

When it comes to hurricanes, one of the more overlooked things is the risk of freshwater flooding.

In Helene, more than half of those lost directly to wind and rain were lost to freshwater flooding, not necessarily near the coast.

With other types of disasters, it's important to assess what is actually a big risk for you.

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