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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow can people in Puerto Rico use the internet to register with FEMA for help when much of
Puerto Rico is without power, cell phone towers are down, etc., etc. To me, it seemed a peculiar statement by FEMA on CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/29/us/puerto-rico-recovery-updates/index.html
Cruz, on "AC360," said there is a disconnect between the plan and what is happening. The mayor -- who was wearing a shirt that said "Help Us We Are Dying" -- said one of the problems is that FEMA wants people to use the Internet to register.
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How can people in Puerto Rico use the internet to register with FEMA for help when much of (Original Post)
RKP5637
Oct 2017
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rzemanfl
(29,557 posts)1. The same way they see "fake news" on cable TV.
Don't be such an ingrate.
RKP5637
(67,108 posts)2. We must be living a Twilight Zone episode. President Dotard has shown us so!
greatauntoftriplets
(175,735 posts)3. Insanity.
More SNAFU from the drumpf maladminstration.
RKP5637
(67,108 posts)4. It is, it just struck me as totally bizarre. Like everyone is walking around with a fully
charged smartphone and all towers are up and working. Absolutely amazing.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,735 posts)5. Mayor Cruz only has a sat phone because Bill DeBlasio sent her one.
The disconnect from reality is stunning.