Furious Elon Musk says FEMA are blocking SpaceX engineers from dropping hurricane relief packages: 'My blood is boiling'
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Elon Musk blasted FEMA for obstructing SpaceX’s efforts to deliver vital relief packages to areas in North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. Musk took to X on Friday, accusing the federal agency of failing to act and blocking others from providing assistance. He described FEMA’s behavior as "unconscionable," citing the devastation caused by the Category 4 storm, which left entire towns washed away and at least 106 people dead in North Carolina alone. Musk said that SpaceX engineers were trying to deliver Starlink terminals and other supplies to affected regions but were stopped by FEMA. He vented his frustration; "FEMA is both failing to help AND won’t let others help." He shared aerial footage showing roads, homes, and communication lines destroyed, claiming FEMA refused to let SpaceX land and deliver the urgently needed aid. FEMA whistleblowers echoed his frustration, alleging that the agency had wasted and misappropriated funds post-Hurricane Helene and worsened the crisis.
