- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
FEMA Official Claims Supernatural Teleportation to Waffle House
Experts express skepticism about Phillips' account of divine intervention.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:36pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The unexpected appearance of a FEMA official at a late-night Waffle House has sparked questions about the potential for divine intervention in the physical world.Rome TodayGregg Phillips, a high-ranking official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has claimed that he was suddenly and mysteriously transported by 'the hand of God' from his office to a Waffle House restaurant in Rome, Georgia. However, experts have expressed doubts about the plausibility of Phillips' account, suggesting more rational explanations may exist for his unexpected appearance at the 24-hour breakfast spot.
Why it matters
Phillips' claim of supernatural teleportation, if true, would have significant implications for our understanding of the physical world and the potential for divine intervention. However, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and the skepticism expressed by experts highlights the need for a thorough investigation and verification of the incident.
The details
According to Phillips, he was working in his office when he suddenly found himself standing inside the Waffle House in Rome, Georgia, approximately 150 miles away from his previous location. Phillips stated that he has no memory of how he arrived at the restaurant and believes he was transported there by divine intervention.
- On April 3, 2026, Phillips claims the incident occurred.
The players
Gregg Phillips
A high-ranking official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who is in charge of responding to fires and floods.
What they’re saying
“I have no explanation for how I ended up at that Waffle House. All I know is that one moment I was in my office, and the next, I was standing inside the restaurant, as if the hand of God had moved me there.”
— Gregg Phillips, FEMA Official
What’s next
FEMA has stated that it will investigate Phillips' claims and determine if any disciplinary action is warranted. Experts in physics and parapsychology have also expressed interest in studying the incident further to determine if there is any scientific basis for Phillips' account.
The takeaway
While the idea of supernatural teleportation is intriguing, the skepticism expressed by experts highlights the need for extraordinary evidence to support such an extraordinary claim. The outcome of FEMA's investigation and any further scientific inquiry will be crucial in determining the validity of Phillips' account and its broader implications.
