How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton:

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Oct 13 24

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Oct 11 24

A look at the lies around Hurricanes Helene and Milton spread by Trump, GOP candidates

New Lines Magazine

Grade: B-

Oct 11 24

How Hurricane Helene Spawned a Storm of Disinformation: Natural disasters are being swathed in conspiratorial suspicion and weaponized politically ...

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The Hill (newspaper)

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Oct 09 24

FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being ...

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The Washington Post

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Oct 10 24

How to help after Hurricane Milton and what to do if you need aid: You should work on submitting a claim with your home insurance, and flood insurance if you ...

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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 ...

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Oct 09 24

Inside the White House’s desperate scramble to swat down hurricane misinformation

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Oct 11 24

FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Federal, state and local officials, including several Republicans ...

Scientific American

Grade: C

Oct 11 24

FEMA Spent Nearly Half Its Disaster Budget in Just 8 Days with Hurricane Helene: Without more funding, FEMA may be forced to restrict spending and suspend ...

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ABC News (United States)

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Oct 08 24

Ahead of election, experts warn Hurricane Helene misinformation is 'just the beginning'

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FEMA official details federal response strategy after 2 major hurricanes: For a closer look at the federal response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene ...

The Hill (newspaper)

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Oct 08 24

FEMA chief: Trump accusations ‘completely false’: Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), pushed back on former ...

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Oct 09 24

Trump thrusts hurricane response into center of 2024 campaign: Even some Republicans are debunking his claims.

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Oct 10 24

Hurricane Milton: What to do if you need aid and how to help victims: Federal and state-level assistance is available.

Axios (website)

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Oct 10 24

What we couldn't prepare for with Hurricane Milton: It’s nearly impossible to fully prepare for the projected scale of devastation of a storm like Milton.

The New York Times

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Oct 09 24

FEMA Chief: Hurricane Misinformation Is ‘Worst That I Have Ever Seen’: Deanne Criswell, who heads the agency, said the circulating falsehoods were hampering its ...

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The Independent

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Oct 10 24

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton: Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency ...

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Oct 09 24

Hurricane Helene Is a Disinformation Super Bowl: Massive storms aren't the only things doing damage in the U.S. these days.

The Christian Science Monitor

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Oct 10 24

After hurricanes, FEMA confronts a different kind of flood: Misinformation: Natural disasters often spark rumors and lies. But officials have been stunned by the ...

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Newsweek

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Oct 09 24

Harris Campaign Names Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding: Kamala Harris' campaign account posted the names of almost 100 lawmakers who voted against FEMA ...

The Charlotte Observer

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Oct 10 24

No, disaster funding isn’t being sent to the border. Here’s how FEMA spends its money

The Gazette

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Oct 09 24

FEMA has not diverted disaster funds to border, despite claims from Iowa Republicans

Newsweek

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Oct 09 24

FEMA Spending on COVID-19 Dwarfs Hurricane Helene Response: Amid an intense hurricane season and growing concerns about its budget, FEMA is spending billions ...

The Wall Street Journal

Oct 09 24

FEMA Scrambles to Confront Two Storms—and Misinformation: As the South still digs out from Hurricane Helene, the government agency is fighting falsehoods to save ...

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The Globe and Mail

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Oct 09 24

False claims about FEMA’s hurricane response amplified by Trump and allies: The Republican presidential nominee has made false and misleading claims about the ...

Orlando Sentinel

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Oct 09 24

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

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Jun 18

Could FEMA chaos lead to another Katrina this hurricane season?

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Jun 04

Florida Weatherman Warns That Govt. Cuts Will Make It Harder to Forecast Hurricanes

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Orlando Sentinel

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Jun 02

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The Consequences of One of Project 2025’s Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear

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FEMA’s Shifting Role in Disaster Aid and Preparedness

Federal aid for small disasters is cut as the 2025 hurricane season approaches, revealing gaps in state readiness.

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Federal assistance is being reduced for moderate disasters, shifting more responsibility to individual states.

FEMA’s function is evolving from first responder to primarily a funding agency for disaster recovery.

The Trump administration halted the BRIC resilience funding, leaving several community projects unfinished.

Varied disaster preparedness levels across states complicate the transition to state-led disaster management.

The idea that FEMA has been responding to too many small disasters has been around for a long time.
— Tom Frank, a reporter on disaster relief, discussing FEMA's role and the challenges faced by states.

Tampa Bay Times

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May 23

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Oct 21 24

In North Carolina, Trump attacks FEMA and repeats false claims about its response to Helene

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Donald Trump criticized FEMA during his tour of storm damage in North Carolina and repeated false claims about its response to Hurricane Helene.

He suggested that it was not harmful to criticize relief workers, despite FEMA pausing operations due to militia threats.

Despite extensive damage in the area, Trump believed the storm would not impact the upcoming elections and emphasized North Carolina's importance in the presidential race.

With an expected 5.5 million voters and over 1 million ballots already cast, North Carolina is a crucial state in the electoral landscape.

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BBC News

Grade: A

Oct 16 24

Nearly 100 still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene: The state's governor says the spread of misinformation is also complicating relief efforts.

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Ninety-two individuals remain unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, with 95 confirmed fatalities from the storm.

The governor highlighted the dangerous spread of misinformation regarding recovery efforts that demoralizes on-ground workers.

FEMA has adjusted its operations temporarily due to threats against its personnel to ensure their safety amidst ongoing recovery efforts.

Most early voting sites will remain operational despite damage, with assurance that the election process is being handled in a bipartisan manner.

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ABC News (United States)

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Oct 11 24

Biden to visit Florida after Hurricane Milton, calls on Johnson to 'step up' on disaster aid

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Axios (website)

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Oct 10 24

"Loony tunes": House GOP infighting erupts over Marjorie Taylor Greene's hurricane comments

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Oct 10 24

Hurricane disinformation has deep roots in anti-government movements: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests Hurricane Helene was intentionally steered into ...

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene disseminated conspiracy theories about weather control and election manipulation during Hurricane Helene.

Her posts garnered millions of views and reflect a long history of misinformation spread by extremist groups during disasters.

Experts warn that such statements hinder relief efforts and appeal emotionally to those seeking a sense of control.

Greene and others propagate unfounded claims about government involvement in natural disasters while seeking support from Trump followers.

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Biden condemns ‘un-American’ 'lies' about FEMA storm response: President Joe Biden blasted his predecessor for spreading an “onslaught of lies” about how the ...

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The Independent

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Oct 11 24

Man says hurricane-hit father-in-law refusing FEMA help after falling for Trump lie

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The Atlantic

Grade: B-

Oct 11 24

I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is: What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.

NPR

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Oct 07 24

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