FEMA administrator: The evacuation orders in Florida saved lives

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Morning Joe to discuss the impact of Hurricane Milton, the rescue efforts and the next few days ahead.
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#FEMA #Florida #HurricaneMilton

[@sallyprzybil2404]

Kudos to all the Nurses and other health care personnel that stayed to take care of patients!

[@MedinaCliff]

Kamala Harris has a beer with Colbert while bodies are still being pulled out of the mud after Helene!

[@steve82945]

it's a really good thing a lot of people didn't listen to Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene

[@anthonybeaudry1547]

GG!

[@connorpatrickmcfarlane7634]

when did they tell people to stay put?

[@anthonybeaudry1547]

@@connorpatrickmcfarlane7634 When the storm showed up in full force and it is too dangerous to leave.

[@RagaSHOT]

FDJT

[@DarthSailorMoo]

Thank you FEMA for ignoring Death DeSatan's desires to get rid of you and still help out Florida anyways.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

Thank you FEMA employees for leaving your own homes and families to go into these disaster areas to help people out!

[@carolshaw6884]

They dropped the ball in North Carolina Hope they do better here or they are useless if they can't help and we have to wait for the Red Neck Airforce

[@HelHathNoFury1111]

Yes! What many people don't know is that many, or most, of FEMA personnel who engage in disaster recovery are trained volunteers. THAT'S AMERICAN❣️

[@HelHathNoFury1111]

​@@carolshaw6884 🚨 Lying Trump troll.

[@carolshaw6884]

@@HelHathNoFury1111 FEMA pays $20.27 an hour on average Why are you lying

[@MusicandMMA]

@@carolshaw6884 They also have volunteers. Why are you so negative? Not everything is left and right. Sometimes we are Americans first.

[@HelHathNoFury1111]

FEMA is one of our best agencies. I've worked with them. They dedicate their lives to helping us when we've lost everything. This should unite, not divide us. Obviously!

[@Marleylucyandme]

FEMA was a blessing for my mother during Ian.

[@robertbirch5676]

FEMA's Just as useless as most government agencies, stop the misinformation you disgusting liar

[@RagaSHOT]

Tell Trump to stop spreading lies then

[@Marleylucyandme]

@@RagaSHOT definitely. These moments should be used to come together and help each other but Trump doesn’t know what it’s like to lose everything or have nothing or maybe have just enough. He doesn’t understand this is not the time to play politics and lie straight to our faces. I’m hoping people will be smarter than to listen to him during a moment such as this.

[@brianborhanian9599]

God bless America 🇺🇸 ✨️🙏 ✨️ We pray for all those who have been affected by Hurricane in All the states , Florida and surrounding States

[@sandrawamerdam2219]

She is much more clear than DeSantis. I actually understood her and felt her support which was opposite of him.

[@peterbova]

500,000 a year she makes we are being ripped off in Carolina she was rude to locals and neighbors from other towns telling them they are not allowed to help each other out get rid of her

[@first-i4y]

Why did the 🐔 cross the road? To avoid being factchecked on the 60 minutes interview.

[@carolshaw6884]

Why didn't Kamala go on Fox to debate Trump to avoid having to answer any questions Why did ABC lie about the laptop and not apologize

[@TEDrew]

@@carolshaw6884 Trump declined the FOX Debate and The laptop talks is irrelevant because No one’s really talking about it

[@carolshaw6884]

@@TEDrew No one on the left talks about their lies That's RICH

[@carolshaw6884]

@@TEDrew He doesn't need to debate anymore now Why give Kamala the air time when she refused to debate him in the beginning Let the Dems ship fall

[@Noreb]

@@carolshaw6884 you are in for a rude awakening on the 5th..

[@first-i4y]

i hear that 1 immigrant can do the work of 12 trumpers.

[@scabcrawler632]

Msdnc cheap fake propaganda account

[@leiflarson1]

trumps never done any work

[@ronaldlindeman6136]

I've read that 1 out of 3 roofers are immigrants. If we pull the 12 trumpers from their lounge chairs watching TV, and put them on a roof, that is probably true.

[@oldsagejoe]

We need an update on the fate of Lieutenant Dan.

[@innanas]

Thank you FEMA, USCG & all 1st responders for your bravery and rescue.

[@TimberIyWalz]

whatever crazy eyes

[@Johnfmckinnon420]

​@@TimberIyWalzYou are so cute! Yes, you are! Yes, you are! What a good lap-dog.

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

my kids are dressing up as “non-binary weirdos” for halloween, and my wife and i are accompanying them and dressing up like “homeless encampment freaks”. basically, we’re going as “democrats”.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@captaingoodguySentientA.I. My kids are dressing up as republicans, orange jumpsuits with inmate numbers on them.

[@Johnfmckinnon420]

@@captaingoodguySentientA.I. Does maga really have to dress up as weirdos? I thought it was obvious.

[@pho-kingsoup8126]

Doesn't matter what the current admin does for trump's cult, they'll still cry. If you give them a sandwich they'll complain about the lack of mustard. If you give them a coffee they'll whine about it being cold. Some people complain no matter what.

[@FieldBlaser]

They’re glass stays half empty at all times. When they have nothing to complain about they make something up. The pathetic party.

[@Marleylucyandme]

@@FieldBlaserthe party that says pick yourself up by your boot straps now complains of the government agencies helping people on the ground. Nothing is ever good enough.

[@carolshaw6884]

@@Marleylucyandme The taxpayers want their FEMA money back from the illegals Democrats say NO they are more important they don't pay taxes

[@RagaSHOT]

On point. Trump spreading hate and lies is another perfect reason to vote Harris!

[@carolshaw6884]

@@RagaSHOT Harris sends electric chainsaws to people without electricity Don't think many people will be voting for that kind of incompetency

[@5353Jumper]

Millions of American right wingers will never see this interview and even if they do somehow they will not believe her.

[@first-i4y]

Red states before disaster-"We're going to secede because we hate socialism!"😡 Red states after disaster-"Please government, we need help! Socialism ain't that bad."😏

[@carolshaw6884]

Taxes dollars go to help in disasters Not to house and feed Illegals But you already know that just shilling for the Left

[@scabcrawler632]

Bot

[@roejogan7770]

FEMA assistance isn’t socialism. FEMA assistance is tax dollars set aside for disaster relief.

[@BlueJay-w1s]

@@carolshaw6884 Are you saying that red border states should give back all the aid they've received?

[@carolshaw6884]

@@roejogan7770 I don't think these people are American they sure don't know much about our policies Only here to hate and cause division

[@roejogan7770]

Thank you to the Florida police officers helping to prevent looting!

[@Vondarkstar]

Your first concern is about looting? What about human life? 😂

[@voixdelaraison593]

Riots, Threats, & Looting, a Maga Tradition.

[@roejogan7770]

⁠@@VondarkstarDid I say my first concern was about looting or are you just putting words in my mouth?

[@roejogan7770]

@@voixdelaraison593And also BLM

[@beautyininsanity421]

This is a weird comment.

[@DypoMage]

Ron "high heels" DeSantis

[@mikeangel8017]

Kemala “heels up” Harris

[@mile_high_topher]

@@mikeangel8017 Women love this, please keep it up until November.

[@mcgoo721]

He should cut another billion dollar check to the insurance companies. Sure they just raised premiums and left the state anyway, but I'm sure they'll appreciate another bonus before they go!

[@Nekosan453]

So sorry for Floridian having to be under Ron ‘The Stupid’ non-leadership. Thanks to FEMA for the recovery efforts.

[@carolshaw6884]

You do know that Biden praised Ron for his leadership during the hurricane Are you even an American

[@davidgiles9651]

Stop complaining AND APPRECIATE WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

[@t.r.campbell6585]

The Florida governor highly recommended that people in the forecasted stricken area, evacuate, primarily to the north. Clearly, the Florida governor save lives by issuing this mandatory evacuation.

[@carolshaw6884]

Even Biden praised his work while Kamala lied and said he wasn't helping All they have is lies

[@litabrooker7872]

Thanks for sharing this with the whole world. Under this Democratic administration - and the future government💙🙏 - America is already great! Your first responders, and FEMA (and all your top class organisations who serve and support the American people in peace and strife) are second to none. Bless you all.

[@brianborhanian9599]

Florida STRONG 🇺🇸✨️🇺🇸✨️

[@mcgoo721]

Well that's unfortunate to hear out of florida.

[@berthabridges3483]

"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted." ~ Isaiah 53:4 (NKJV) ✨️ "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisment for our peace was upon Him and by His stripes we are healed." ~ Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) 🕊

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Yeah so that is a lot of time and a lot of people using my things and a lot of lies and a lot of things I want less than nothing to do with. Not clear if it is legal to force me to be part of any of it. I need to know what is next for me. No damage if it is about my ethics and laws. Professionals who work with children should get facts or hypos and would say the same things. Really disturbing and pleased we separated me from it. I take it that is why I am here and have been here awhile.

[@davidgiles9651]

There's nothing normal 😮

[@carolpeterson5287]

VOTE BLUE Florida 🩵 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@first-i4y]

This is proof that God loves Florida .

[@black4pienus]

Then why does he send hurricanes and tornadoes to Florida?

[@higgs923]

It's proof that Florida will be asking the rest of the country for another handout.

[@stevenjohnson8736]

God will show none of us on this earth any respect because we human living on this earth we don’t show him any respect we always killin each other break all the 10 commandments that the Lord give so we human can follow his law

[@debhowse5975]

Sorry sweetie ain't God!

[@MusicandMMA]

I'm not following your logic.

[@berthabridges3483]

"For this is like the waters 💧 of Noah to Me; for as I have sworn that the waters 💧 of Noah would no longer cover the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be angry with you or rebuke you." ~ Isaiah 54:9 (NKJV) 🕊 "For the mountains shall depart and the hills remove, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed." ~ Isaiah 54:10 (NKJV) 🕊

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Prep everyone for a NO SHE IS NOT INTERESTED IN THAT which it appears they have been doing for five years and pleased we saw that through in entertainment and sports industries. Zero interest in that or destroying their work. Only interested in moving on with privacy and a trajectory for me and a we I choose to be part of. No interest in normalizing any of the things going on 2013 on.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

They already knew that and we need to work to what I want within the bounds of what is allowed rapidly and correctly.

[@Sam.US.navy89-99]

They need to get their website updated with the Melton. My dad live in Sarasota and a big tree fell on top of his roof. He can’t make a claim for assistance yet.

[@Mimikoo]

It hasn't been 24 hours yet. Normally it's up within that timeframe.

[@bobbi1972]

Be thankful your dad is alive…a roof can be replaced…my brother is in Venice…I haven’t heard from him since last night!

[@sergeant_salty]

​@@bobbi1972 way to make it all about you, hoss

[@Sam.US.navy89-99]

@@bobbi1972I hope he is ok. We had to talk my dad to go to the shelter. He can be very stubborn. All 5 of the children called him and begged him to go to the shelter. He finally said he will go there. Thank God, because the tree fell in his bedroom!

[@Sam.US.navy89-99]

⁠@@Mimikoo thank for the info. I never had to sign up for anything like this (thanks God). I thought they will have it up for the state since they knew it was coming.

[@roejogan7770]

There are always people who ignore evacuation orders for hurricanes and ride out the storm. This is nothing new.

[@jonathanboam5409]

There are also people who ignore evacuation orders for hurricanes and die. But if you have a political figure lying to them that the other party is withholding aid, they're not going to trust the government. And that lack of trust is going to put them in serious danger.

[@roejogan7770]

@@jonathanboam5409They had lack of trust in government before Trump.

[@carolshaw6884]

@@jonathanboam5409 1986, US President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” People have never trusted the Government because they can't be trusted

[@roejogan7770]

@@carolshaw6884Amen!

[@freeheeler09]

Carol, I have a few neighbors who are cops and EMTs and firefighters. They do that work because they want to do important work and help their neighbors. Same with FEMA. FEMA employees are our fellow Americans, they are us.

[@Dittxxyinc]

As a dem, I’m happy fema funds were diverted to noncitizens rather than these citizens suffering from natural disasters.

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

That’s false and you’re fake. Donate blood. Call your congresscritter and tell ‘em to pass a budget.

[@pho-kingsoup8126]

​@@jrrarglblarg9241It's a Russian troll...

[@rogerthat4545]

You mean as a desperate Russian troll, you're happy to push lies everyone already knows is BS

[@MusicandMMA]

Lie

[@5353Jumper]

SSP has its own funding, FEMA only manages part of the program. No FEMA money goes to SSP.

[@mikeangel8017]

Thanks DeSantis for your leadership

[@yvonneplant9434]

Didn't he get "climate change" removed from official docs in FL?

[@DypoMage]

Do you mean Ron "high heels" DeSantis?

[@andyroubik5760]

Doesn’t Trump call him sanctimonious?

[@mikeangel8017]

@@yvonneplant9434climate change ain’t real😂

[@mikeangel8017]

@@DypoMageyou mean kemala “heels up” Harris

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

*Thank God they’re safe and can vote for Mr Trump!*

[@andyroubik5760]

I thought you were a good guy! Lol

[@Michael-z5t3h]

USMC Veteran here. I and my fellow vets are all voting for Trump!

[@browns1014]

You would have been dead with dump. He would have said everything is ok it will just pass.

[@Muttinchopsforever]

Not smart voting for Donvick

[@kimim2702]

@@Michael-z5t3hWhy would you vote for someone who hates veterans? Just curious.

[@berthabridges3483]

Confession and Forgiveness of Sin. A Psalm of David, Psalm 51:15-17 (NKJV) 🕊 "O Lord, open my lips, 💋 and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken 💔 spirit, a broken and a contrite heart--these, O God, You will not despise." ~ A Psalm of David, Psalm 51:15-17 (NKJV)

[@Michael-z5t3h]

Floridians love DeSantis....best governor we ever had!

[@cmt635]

Some Floridians feel otherwise....

[@MrAlhaines]

When will FEMA add Milton to their disaster web site? I need help!

[@davidgiles9651]

Fema declared the emergency BEFORE LANDFALL.

[@stevenjohnson8736]

this is the act of Almighty God for our sins that we have committed

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Thermodynamics and gravity, bro. That’s my god.

[@rogerthat4545]

😆 nutcase

[@rogerthat4545]

​@jrrarglblarg9241 E=MC² be with you!

[@Michael-z5t3h]

Democrats from 15 states have rushed to Florida....to help the looters.

[@hocutmeo3318]

Do you have irrefutable evidence to back up your claim?

[@MusicandMMA]

That was fast? Do you get some kind of dog whistle alert to prompt you to start trolling with new nonsense?

[@terazakdil7529]

Imagine believing any lefties after this about ANNNNNNNYTHING omg lol

[@Molly-iw1rc]

I have no idea what you mean

[@terazakdil7529]

@@Molly-iw1rc that's because you get ur news from msnbc ummm very common trait with those types... Not having an idea.. it's getting old good luck in the future HA