OSCODA, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Questions and speculation over why Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trucks rolled into Michigan over the past few days swirled on social media. However, the government entity said the visit to an Oscoda-Wurthsmith Air Force Base stemmed from an assessment of possible staging sites for future disasters.
FEMA’s response after an Oct. 28 Oscoda Township board meeting where township supervisor Bill Palmer said FEMA had chosen the airport as a “stationing hub for emergency services” and mentioned the possibility of 350 trailers being parked on the site.
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FEMA called the situation a “misunderstanding” and said it has no plans to set up equipment at the decommissioned air force base.
State Senator Michele Hoitenga (R) also reached out to authorities which confirmed the same information.
The concerns are not without merit. They come within days of FEMA supervisor being fired telling staff helping hurricane survivors to skip houses displaying signs supporting Donald Trump.
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