A disturbing incident has emerged within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), revealing severe breaches of conduct by employees who engaged in inappropriate behavior using government resources. Investigations uncovered that two FEMA workers were terminated after being found sexting with foreign nationals while on duty, according to internal reports.

One employee, part of FEMA’s IT Services Division and holding a top-secret clearance, was flagged for communicating via Facebook Messenger on the agency’s unclassified network with an individual believed to be in the Philippines. Between August 19 and 27, the worker exchanged multiple messages, including references to Manila and plans to visit in November or December. Further monitoring revealed the employee searched for locations in Cavite, a city in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, while on duty.

In one exchange, the employee wrote, “I wish you were here sitting in my lap while I work,” and expressed desires to physically interact with the contact during work hours. Another case involved an Environmental Protection Specialist in Alabama who repeatedly accessed pornography on FEMA’s unclassified network. The employee also shared explicit content from a file labeled “work memes” during conversations with users.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Program (ITP) identified these incidents as part of broader patterns of misconduct, leading to the termination of the involved employees. The cases highlight significant lapses in security protocols and ethical standards within federal agencies.

Last month, 20 FEMA employees were placed on administrative leave after signing a letter criticizing former President Donald Trump, though this matter remains separate from the recent disciplinary actions.