US President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to express his frustration over the current state of emergency in California, accusing President Joe Biden of leaving him without the necessary resources to address the ongoing wildfire crisis, as well as future emergencies.
In a post, Trump wrote: “NO WATER IN THE FIRE HYDRANTS, NO MONEY IN FEMA. THIS IS WHAT JOE BIDEN IS LEAVING ME. THANKS JOE!”
The situation in California has grown dire, with firefighters facing severe water shortages as wildfires continue to rage across the state. Across Pacific Palisades and other areas, fire hydrants have run dry, leaving emergency responders unable to access enough water to contain the flames. In many places, water supplies have dwindled, and pressure in hoses has dropped, leaving firefighters desperate for resources
As wildfires burn, the water demand has far exceeded what local municipal systems can provide, leading to a growing public concern over the ability to combat the fires effectively. County officials have been urging residents to conserve water to ensure there’s enough for firefighters and emergency response efforts. “We’re fighting a wildfire with urban water systems, and that is really challenging,” said Janisse Quiñones, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.