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Quote: GenoDRPh

Does the snow in Buffalo meet the definition of "disaster" under Federal law to warrant aid?

If they had a blizzard like in 77 again probably

Quote: SOOPOO

Terapined seems to think allocating federal tax dollars to aid in disaster relief is ‘socialism’. I just consider it the normal workings of our non-socialist government.

It is interesting (and telling) that the loser Democrats are harping on the fact that the Trump administration is not Willy nilly giving money to a REPUBLICAN state! That maybe they decided it didn’t rise to the level of a disaster that requires federal assistance? Should Buffalo get disaster aid for every snowstorm that requires plowing?

A disaster declaration isn't "Willy nilly." It is an an objective finding by the President that a natural catastrophe, or fire, flood, or explosion, has caused damage of such severity that it overwhelms the capacity of state and local governments to respond. That's right in Federal law. You're just too obtuse to know that.

To the extent Arkansas deserves Federal aid, they should get it. They should also get the days they voted for.

Quote: GenoDRPh

Does the snow in Buffalo meet the definition of "disaster" under Federal law to warrant aid?

You are joking, right? Use google.

Quote: GenoDRPh

A disaster declaration isn't "Willy nilly." It is an an objective finding by the President that a natural catastrophe, or fire, flood, or explosion, has caused damage of such severity that it overwhelms the capacity of state and local governments to respond. That's right in Federal law. You're just too obtuse to know that.

To the extent Arkansas deserves Federal aid, they should get it. They should also get the days they voted for.

It absolutely is not an OBJECTIVE finding by the President. It is a SUBJECTIVE finding. The joke I used during the last big snowstorm, which dropped feet of snow just south of Buffalo, but almost none where I live just north….. ‘Yes, it is a disaster here. My sushi restaurant had it sashimi grade tuna shipment delayed because of the blizzard’. If you are the owner of said restaurant, it is a ‘disaster’ to you. But not one that merits Federal assistance, in my SUBJECTIVE opinion.

Quote: SOOPOO

You are joking, right? Use google.

I've never once wondered about the snow fall in Buffalo.

Allow to to rephrase: You asked if the Resident should call a disaster wen it snows in Buffalo. I SHOULD have answered, toavoid confusion like this: "A disaster declaration by the President is done according to Federal law and the President can declare a major disaster for any natural event, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion, that he/she determines has caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond. This is according to the Robert T. Stafford Act. Is the snowfall in Buffalo of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond?

Quote: SOOPOO

It absolutely is not an OBJECTIVE finding by the President. It is a SUBJECTIVE finding. The joke I used during the last big snowstorm, which dropped feet of snow just south of Buffalo, but almost none where I live just north….. ‘Yes, it is a disaster here. My sushi restaurant had it sashimi grade tuna shipment delayed because of the blizzard’. If you are the owner of said restaurant, it is a ‘disaster’ to you. But not one that merits Federal assistance, in my SUBJECTIVE opinion.

Well, you're not the President, so your opinion doesn't really matter in that case. But, YMMV.

You have a lot of opinions doc, but you are intellectually incurious. You have a lot of opinions about this or that, but show a remarkable lack of understanding about the issues you are commenting on. You comment on FEMA and disasters, what don't know a thing about the Federal laws about disasters, and think the President just makes decisions Willy nilly. You make comments on nuclear weapons, but don't know a thing about them. The list goes on. It's difficult to engage with you, since you are always punching up, knowledge-wise.

Quote: GenoDRPh

Well, you're not the President, so your opinion doesn't really matter in that case. But, YMMV.

You have a lot of opinions doc, but you are intellectually incurious. You have a lot of opinions about this or that, but show a remarkable lack of understanding about the issues you are commenting on. You comment on FEMA and disasters, what don't know a thing about the Federal laws about disasters, and think the President just makes decisions Willy nilly. You make comments on nuclear weapons, but don't know a thing about them. The list goes on. It's difficult to engage with you, since you are always punching up, knowledge-wise.

Really? You want to bet whose IQ is higher? I’m sure we can find an objective arbiter. You are so simple. You don’t think there are nuances in determining what qualifies as a Federal disaster eligible for aid? Really?

As far as ‘incurious’, I am exactly the opposite. I engage in subjects I’m expert in, as well as those I know only a tad about. Heck, I’m talking to you! I’m sure there are subjects you are more knowledgeable than I am. If only you weren’t a jerk…!

Quote: SOOPOO

Really? You want to bet whose IQ is higher? I’m sure we can find an objective arbiter. You are so simple. You don’t think there are nuances in determining what qualifies as a Federal disaster eligible for aid? Really?

As far as ‘incurious’, I am exactly the opposite. I engage in subjects I’m expert in, as well as those I know only a tad about. Heck, I’m talking to you! I’m sure there are subjects you are more knowledgeable than I am. If only you weren’t a jerk…!

I may be a jerk, but I'm a knowledgeable jerk. You, on the other hand,develop opinions without gathering facts and refuse to do the heavy lifting to gather any.

Prove me wrong. Tell us all about how the Prez declares a disaster. Dazzle us with your knowledge of these nuances you claim to know so much about.

Quote: GenoDRPh

I've never once wondered about the snow fall in Buffalo.

Allow to to rephrase: You asked if the Resident should call a disaster wen it snows in Buffalo. I SHOULD have answered, toavoid confusion like this: "A disaster declaration by the President is done according to Federal law and the President can declare a major disaster for any natural event, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion, that he/she determines has caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond. This is according to the Robert T. Stafford Act. Is the snowfall in Buffalo of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond?

You make my point for me. Is it of ‘such severity’? That is a SUBJECTIVE DECISION. Politician A will say yes. Politician B will say no.

Here is my more detailed answer. If the localities KNEW that they would never receive federal help for these ‘disasters’, they would plan better. But knowing the Feds will ride in on white horses to save the day allows the localities to NOT prepare adequately. What is reasonable preparation a locality should have in place? Of course that’s subjective as well.

Quote: SOOPOO

You make my point for me. Is it of ‘such severity’? That is a SUBJECTIVE DECISION. Politician A will say yes. Politician B will say no.

Here is my more detailed answer. If the localities KNEW that they would never receive federal help for these ‘disasters’, they would plan better. But knowing the Feds will ride in on white horses to save the day allows the localities to NOT prepare adequately. What is reasonable preparation a locality should have in place? Of course that’s subjective as well.

I am completely okay with the Feds riding in on their white horses when a severe blizzard overwhelms Buffalo or Boston, or when an Earthquake destroys buildings and infrastructure in CA, or when the Mississippi overtops its banks and completely deluges the floodplains for miles, or when a hurricane huffs and puffs and blows the houses down in FL. A purposeful and legit use of federal dollars. When certain things are left to states, clusterfucks ensues.