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FEMA, Hurricane Milton

How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene

The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The false claims are being fueled by former President Donald Trump and others just ahead of the presidential election, and are coming as the agency is gearing up to respond to a second major

The Washington Post on MSN · 15h

FEMA has enough funding for Hurricane Milton. What’s next is less certain.

A disaster loan program at the Small Business Administration and other long-term FEMA projects could need an emergency infusion of cash to get through hurricane season.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

FEMA administrator pushes back on Trump claims on hurricane recovery efforts

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said that disinformation being spread during recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene is causing harm.

YAHOO!News · 1d

FEMA Did Spend Disaster Funds to House Immigrants—During the Trump Administration

Following the widespread accusations, additional claims emerged that, during the Trump administration, funds from FEMA’s disaster relief fund were diverted to address immigration issues. “No, Biden didn’t take FEMA relief money to use on migrants—but Trump did when he took $38 million from FEMA’s disaster fund to use to house migrants during hurricane season in August 2019,

Yes, the Trump administration diverted FEMA disaster relief funds to ICE

Several readers asked us to VERIFY viral claims that the Trump administration redirected millions of dollars from FEMA’s disaster relief fund to ICE. That’s true.

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‘The worst I have ever seen’: Disinformation chaos hammers FEMA

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the swirl of false conspiracy theories around Hurricane Helene is dissuading ...

15hon MSN

FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing, along with being just ...

10hon MSN

FEMA’s Political Storm: What to Know

Partisan allegations about FEMA and the Biden administration’s disaster response are swirling, with some Republicans claiming ...

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How does FEMA get its funding for Tennessee flood relief? Will it run out of money?

Money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been flowing into Tennessee since Sept. 28 when President Joe Biden ...

21hon MSNOpinion

Resurfaced video shows FEMA worrying about faith-based partners’ treatment of trans migrants at border

As Florida braces for a second hurricane in as many weeks, a resurfaced video of a 2023 FEMA webinar shows panelists worried ...

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Helene in Buncombe: The latest on water system, schools, trash, mail, FEMA, early voting

Absentee ballots are available to all North Carolina residents, and requests must be made online by Oct. 29. In-person voting ...

7hon MSNOpinion

Opinion: Helene exposed FEMA's weaknesses. Can they handle Milton's devastation in Florida?

FEMA's weaknesses, both historical and current, show why private aid and 'everyday' citizens are often more effective than ...

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