Daily Wire: FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell claimed during an interview over the weekend that fire officials in Southern California “were very prepared” for the catastrophic fires that erupted last week — despite significant evidence to the contrary.
Criswell made the remarks when asked by Margaret Brennan on CBS News “why the area was so unprepared” for the fires.
“I think that they were very prepared,” Criswell claimed. “This is something that they are very used to. They fight fires all the time.”
Criswell claimed that the firefighters “have never seen 100-mile-an-hour winds that are fueling the fire,” despite the state being forced to deal with fires every year that are spread by the powerful Santa Ana winds.
She further claimed that it was harder for firefighters to reach the fires because it was in “such a populated area.”
When asked if federal money that is given to California during the final days of the Biden administration will come with the stipulation that power lines must be rebuilt under ground, Criswell responded: “It’s not going to be a requirement for us unless it’s part of their local code, right? And we want to be able to enforce the local codes that they have, and so we’ll work closely with California, also using this as an opportunity.”
“You know, even if it’s not a requirement, is this something that they want to be able to do?” she continued. “We have additional ways that we can fund that through our programs as they begin the rebuilding.”
Our Comment:
She doesn’t know what she is dealing with.
Prophetic Link:
“The depths of the earth are the Lord’s arsenal, whence were drawn weapons to be employed in the destruction of the old world. Waters gushing from the earth united with the waters from heaven to accomplish the work of desolation. Since the Flood, fire as well as water has been God’s agent to destroy very wicked cities. These judgments are sent that those who lightly regard God’s law and trample upon His authority may be led to tremble before His power and to confess His just sovereignty. As men have beheld burning mountains pouring forth fire and flames and torrents of melted ore, drying up rivers, overwhelming populous cities, and everywhere spreading ruin and desolation, the stoutest heart has been filled with terror and infidels and blasphemers have been constrained to acknowledge the infinite power of God.” Patriarchs and Prophets 109.1
Comments
William Stroud
Friday January 17th, 2025 at 11:19 PMMy understanding is that the 117 million gallon Santa Ynez (I think) reservoir, the one that serves the Palisades area, was bone dry. Doesn’t sound too prepared to me. You have to take what anyone says these days. Especially politicians and high officials. Newsom, Bass and the gay fire chief seem especially inept to me. Just my opinion. This person…likely more of the same.