Whistleblower speaks to 4 InvestigatesA whistleblower with inside knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office spoke to 4 Investigates about ongoing problems. A FEMA Claims Office spokesperson said via email its response to the letter and its year-late annual report are “in the review process.”“I don’t want people to leave my community. Ongoing concerns4 Investigates confirmed with five current or former Claims Office employees that Mitchell has directed every claim to go through him for approval. A senior state official described the claims office as a mess, and state officials have been “stonewalled” trying to get information. “FEMA intends to investigate and prosecute whoever is responsible for violations of this federal law,” an internal FEMA email stated after 4 Investigates’ initial report.