FEMA’s Digital Divide: Send Email or Say Goodbye to Aid
In a plot twist worthy of a tech horror story, FEMA workers are sounding the alarm: requiring disaster survivors to apply for aid via email might actually exclude those without internet access. Apparently, the folks at FEMA worry this ‘digital doorway’ could leave the already submerged stranded in paperwork purgatory. One concerned worker noted that '#NoWiFiNoHelp' is an 'unfortunate reality' when disaster meets digital demand. So, while government support is technically just a click away, many might find themselves stuck in an endless buffering wheel of bureaucracy.
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Nothing says ‘help’ like telling storm survivors to ‘check your email’—because when hurricanes knock out power, surfing Gmail is *definitely* plan A for survival.
FEMA’s new catchphrase: 'Can you email us your suffering, please?' Meanwhile, 404 Aid Not Found is trending in storm zones.
Asking storm survivors to email for help is the government’s way of saying, ‘You only survive if your WiFi holds up.’ Climate crisis meet social Darwinism.
Source: Grist | Published: 8/24/2025 | Author: Molly Taft, WIRED
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