FEMA mistakes put 2.3 million victims of hurricanes, wildfires at risk of ID theft, government watchdog says

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FEMA's misstep has put the survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the California wildfires 'at increased risk of identity theft and fraud,' according to John V. Kelly, acting Inspector General for the Homeland Security Department.

The misstep has put the survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the California wildfires"at increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

" The misstep has put the survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the California wildfires"at increased risk of identity theft and fraud." Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/22/fema-mistakes-put-victims-hurricanes-wildfires-risk-id-theft/3251158002/

 

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You should have seen it coming from THIS administration.

Trump's FEMA has failed for 2 yrs to respond effectively, Maria worst of all. Trump's entire Admin is dysfunctional, bordering on outright sabotage, misappropriation of funds & sloth contributed towards lost lives & limbo recovery.

Gotta love GOVERNMENT!!!

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