James O’Keefe and the O’Keefe Media Group have released the third installment of their investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to recent hurricanes. O’Keefe’s undercover footage highlights empty disaster recovery centers and frustrated residents still waiting for aid two months after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida and the Carolinas.

The investigation reveals widespread dissatisfaction among residents affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. During a recent Buncombe County Commissioners meeting, one resident warned, “We don’t want to have an epidemic of people freezing to death,” while another criticized the lack of visible effort from public officials to provide assistance.

O’Keefe’s video captures scenes of destruction in North Carolina, with homes, churches, and roads destroyed by the storm. Despite the devastation, FEMA’s efforts appear minimal. In one instance, Tammy Kelly, a Green Mountain resident, pointed out human bones discovered among the wreckage, a grim reminder of the storm’s impact. She recounted being told by local authorities to let the bones “float away,” a response she described as dismissive of families’ losses.

Part two of the series revealed additional troubling details. O’Keefe documented his visit to a FEMA lodging compound in Candler, North Carolina, where federal workers reportedly turned their badges around to avoid identification and instructed O’Keefe’s team not to record. These actions raised questions about transparency within FEMA.

The first installment of the exposé included allegations that FEMA workers intentionally skipped homes displaying Trump signs in Florida following Hurricane Milton. Critics argue that such actions indicate political bias in the allocation of disaster relief, further eroding trust in the agency.

Residents have voiced their frustrations over being forced to live in tents with no clear timeline for aid. Some suggested FEMA provide basic structures like storage buildings, which they say would offer more safety and comfort than tents. Many fear that the lack of support will lead to further suffering as winter approaches.

O’Keefe’s investigation has reignited debate over FEMA’s accountability and efficiency in disaster relief. The ongoing series sheds light on the struggles faced by Americans left behind in the wake of natural disasters and the federal agency tasked with helping them recover.