As Twitchy reported earlier, there was a FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting in which the participants said that FEMA relief was <a href="https://twitchy.com/samj/2024/10/07/fema-disaster-preparedness-video-n2401855" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">"about disaster equity"</a>: "We should focus our efforts on LGBTQIA people," said one participant. "They struggled before the storm"

Christopher Rufo tracked down the LinkedIn profile of one of the participants, who explained that he hosted a twice-monthly webinar that discusses climate change and equity.

Yes, Tyler Atkins is a FEMA Emergency Management Specialist.

Does FEMA really need a twice-monthly online seminar about equity?

 {ai:summary}<p>A recent FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting emphasized "disaster equity," with participants advocating for a focus on LGBTQIA individuals in disaster relief efforts. One participant highlighted their role in managing webinars discussing climate change and equity.</p><p>Critics argue that such initiatives reflect a misallocation of resources, suggesting that many federal jobs may be unnecessary and contribute little to effective disaster management. Concerns have been raised about the prioritization of social equity over practical resilience efforts. #politics</p>

Twice Monthly Webinar Series Discusses Climate Change, Equity, and FEMA Programs

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