Following geoengineered hurricanes Helene and Milton, Red Hats—composed of active-duty, retired military, and non-federal law enforcement—launched their own offensive after FEMA’s armed presence in North Carolina went unanswered. Led by Colonel Kurtz, they stormed Asheville to halt FEMA’s takeover. There, they witnessed FEMA and ATF agents breaking into homes, stealing firearms, jewelry, and cash. When an elderly woman protested, she was thrown to the ground, and a FEMA agent declared, “This ain’t your property anymore.” He was immediately shot dead by Red Hats. Similar incidents occurred across the region.