Threats against FEMA workers hamper some hurricane aid; authorities arrest armed man
Authorities arrest man armed with AR-style rifle after threats to FEMA staff halted some Hurricane Helene recovery aid operations in North Carolina.
Armed NC man charged with threatening FEMA officials working in aftermath of Helene
Sheriff’s deputies near Lake Lure and Chimney Rock have arrested a 44-year-old man for threatening FEMA officials working in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In a Monday news release, officials in Rutherford County said initial reports described truckloads of militia in the area, as was reported in several national media outlets.
Armed North Carolina man arrested on suspicion of making threats against FEMA workers, authorities say
The man, who officials said was carrying two guns, appeared to post statements aligning himself with a far-right militia on Facebook.
FEMA workers threatened in Carter County
There were some tense moments on Saturday when volunteers say they witnessed an armed group of people on side-by-sides confronting and threatening FEMA workers in the Elk Mills community of Carter County.
FEMA makes 'operational adjustments' amid reports of workers being threatened
WRAL News has received reports of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers being threatened in western North Carolina as they work to help victims of Hurricane Helene. "For the safety of our dedicated staff and the disaster survivors we are helping,
Armed Man Arrested Amid Fears That ‘Militia’ Is Threatening FEMA Workers
A North Carolina man is in custody after allegedly threatening a FEMA worker in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say
An armed North Carolina man was arrested after it was reported that he had made comments about “possibly harming FEMA employees” involved in hurricane relief efforts in the state, authorities said. William Jacob Parsons,
FEMA workers threatened as anti-fed rhetoric escalates
A North Carolina man’s arrest for allegedly making threats against FEMA employees comes as post-hurricane misinformation spreads.
Armed North Carolina man accused of threatening FEMA workers
A North Carolina man is facing charges after allegedly threatening FEMA workers taking part in Hurricane Helene relief operations. NBC News' Kathy Park reports that staffers were evacuated and relocated over safety concerns.
Man faces terror charges after threatening FEMA workers
Federal disaster recovery workers are operating from secure locations after they received threats following Hurricane Helene. FEMA has received criticism over its response to both Hurricane Helene and Milton.
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What we know about FEMA efforts in North Carolina after reported threats lead to an arrest
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FEMA Restarts Door-to-Door Visits in North Carolina After Recent Threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency paused some hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina following security threats.