That ass-hat, Jonathan Perry, has since reversed his opinion on requiring permit and training for non-government rescue efforts. He really kicked over a hornet's nest with that bit of jackassery.

Countless people donated food, clothing, diapers and other baby supplies only to have the Red Cross and other gov entities refuse the items and in some cases throw them away as they were not "approved" by said agencies.

Food for the evacuees could only be provided by the contracted entities. Non-approved pastoral care was prohibited. I could go on but my blood pressure is rising.