Hurricane Erin Exposes Federal Emergency Gaps as North Carolina Faces Evacuations

When Hurricane Erin, now a fierce Category 4 storm, forced evacuations on North Carolina’s barrier islands, it wasn’t just another weather event—it was a stark reminder of Washington’s ongoing failure to prioritize robust national preparedness. This hurricane is swelling dramatically as it parallels the U.S. East Coast, threatening lives and property from the Carolinas up to Canada. Are We Truly Ready for America’s Growing Climate Challenges? The National Hurricane Center reports that Erin’s sustained winds have reached 140 miles per hour, with dangerous tropical storm-force winds extending over 230 miles. Yet these alarming facts raise pressing questions: Why are thousands...