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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 · 9h

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 · 18h

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.

FEMA, Voted Against

Newsweek on MSN · 18h

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 · 12h

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.

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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 ...

18hon 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 ...

14hon 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 ...

19hon 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.

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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 ...

11hon 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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