Sad dodge attempt.
You said "State, county, and city officials, put their own plans in place in the absence of any kind of federal effort in regards to planing and organizing a response from the federal govt." These are your words.
Now, I'm going to search your posting history for your comments, if any, about "any kind of federal effort in regards to planing and organizing a response from the federal govt.", which you claim is in total absence.
Let's see just how big of a liar you really are.
Back in a bit with quotes!