FEMA official accused of telling staff to skip hurricane-ravaged Trump home claims it was common practice: ‘This is not isolated’

The Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor accused of telling staff to skip hurricane-ravaged homes that had Trump campaign signs claims it wasn’t an “isolated” incident — and that she’s been hung out to dry.

Marn’i Washington, who was fired last week over the saga, broke her silence in an interview with YouTube podcaster Roland Martin on Monday, in which she claimed she had just followed a widespread FEMA policy to avoid “politically hostile” homes.

“FEMA preaches avoidance first and de-escalation second. This is not isolated. This is a colossal avoidance event,” Washington, 39, said.

“Not just in the state of Florida. You’ll find avoidance in the Carolinas.”

A former FEMA official backed Washington’s claims, telling The Post that the practice of skipping Trump-supporting homes is an open secret at the agency that has been going on for years.

Washington accused FEMA of lying after the federal agency said it had no authority to give the directive to disaster relief workers seeking homes in Lake Placid, Fla., in the wake of last month’s Hurricane Milton.

The FEMA official said her supervisor had approved the message — and that there were incident reports that would prove some residents had shown “political hostility” toward workers in the area.

FEMA employees received threats in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton as a result of misinformation, and a Tennessee sheriff reported that an armed group threatened emergency workers.

“Senior management will lie to you and tell you they don’t know, but if you ask (Disaster Survivor Assistance) crew leaders and specialists what they’re experiencing in the field, they’ll tell you,” she said.

“Demand FEMA to give you these incident reports, they will substantiate what is happening to us in the field.”

“FEMA is well aware of the incidents that are taking place, not just with my crew, but with all the crews across the states,” Washington added.

Washington said there have been cases in the past where houses had been marked “politically hostile” when no Trump signs were present.

“We have left these homes out for safety precautions, not because of political gamesmanship,” she said.

Florida GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez ripped the Biden administration’s handling of the entire scandal as “reprehensible.”

“The Biden administration weaponized FEMA to intentionally deny Trump-supporting Americans critical aid and assistance during a natural disaster,” Gimenez told The Post on Tuesday.

“As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, which oversees FEMA, we must hold those responsible accountable and ensure that those affected receive the assistance they are entitled to.”

The former FEMA source said current employees told him that disaster relief teams are openly skipping Trump-supporting houses in the name of DEI.

The unofficial policy is to “prioritize the most under-resourced, marginalized communities first,” the source said.

Washington said those above her at FEMA were “aware” of the number of encounters taking place in the field at the time.

“This was my second time, my second crew in Florida … experiencing unwelcome behavior from the residents,” she said.

“Now, not all Floridians have been unpleasant, but for the most part, those who are very passionate about their disdain for FEMA have no problem expressing it.”

Asked for examples of what “political hostility” entails, Washington said during the interview: “People will tell you ‘I don’t like FEMA, it’s part of the Biden-Harris campaign, you’re lying to people, you’re not helping people.”

Washington’s firing came after the federal agency began investigating allegations she had told FEMA workers on the scene — both verbally and in a Microsoft Teams chat — to avoid the homes.

The official was fired after the federal agency began investigating allegations that she had told FEMA workers on the scene — both verbally and in a Microsoft Teams chat — to avoid the Trump homes.

“Avoid residences that advertise Trump,” she wrote in a “best practices” notice to employees, the Daily Wire reported, citing copies of the memo.

The order was the second item on a list instructing workers not to go “anywhere alone,” practice “de-escalation,” stay hydrated and to “follow the rules.”

As a result of the edict, workers told the outlet that they ultimately jumped about 20 homes displaying Trump signs or flags between late October and early November.

By ignoring the homes, these residents were denied the opportunity to sign up for federal disaster relief in the wake of the Category 3 hurricane’s landfall.

In announcing Washington’s termination, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the directive was a violation of the agency’s “core values ​​and principles of helping people regardless of their political affiliation.”

“I will continue to do everything I can to make sure this never happens again,” Criswell said.

Meanwhile, Washington — who had worked with FEMA since 2019 — said she was also fired from another job she held at a private real estate firm in the wake of the controversy.

She added that she has had to move from her home because of threats.

The Post reached out to FEMA about Washington’s claims, but did not immediately hear back.