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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 · 10h

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

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

FEMA Has 'Resources' for Hurricane Milton, Mayorkas Says Amid Staff Shortage

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told MSNBC, "Everybody should rest confident that FEMA has the resources."

FEMA, Voted Against

Newsweek on MSN · 19h

Harris Campaign Names Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding

Kamala Harris' campaign account posted the names of almost 100 lawmakers who voted against FEMA funding during hurricane season.

YAHOO!News · 13h

Florida Republicans Who Voted Against Funding FEMA Are Now Facing Disaster

The approved measure did, however, extend the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s funding through the end of the year; it just did not infuse FEMA — which is already operating at a deficit — with any additional funding in the heart of hurricane season.

Claim 100 Republicans voted against FEMA funding needs context

There are 100 Republicans who voted against a budget bill to fund the entire federal government. The bill included FEMA funding.

20mon MSN

FEMA was strapped for cash even before America's hurricane double whammy

For two years in a row FEMA had to pause long-term recovery efforts to shore up resources for hurricane season.

9h

‘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 ...

19hon 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 ...

19hon MSN

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 ...

15hon 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 ...

20hon MSN

Trump's claim that Biden stole $1 billion from FEMA for migrants is Pants on Fire

Statement: The Biden administration stole $1 billion “from FEMA to use it for illegal migrants. … And FEMA is now busted.

2don MSN

Video resurfaces showing FEMA prioritizing equity over helping greatest number of people in disaster relief

As FEMA fends off troubling allegations about relief funding, a webinar resurfaced of panelists discussing the need to ...

13h

No, FEMA is not out of money. What’s true and what’s not about FEMA disaster assistance

Heard any rumors going around about FEMA funds? Here is what is actually going on, see the agency's response to every major ...

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