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Oct 5, 2024 · Here are some of the falsehoods being spread online – and the facts we are fighting back with: FALSEHOOD: Disaster relief funds were used on immigrants in the U.S. illegally. …

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Does FEMA have enough funding for Hurricane Helene?

“FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has enough funding to support Hurricane Helene efforts and FEMA has what it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts,” the agency says. Biden echoed this sentiment in an Oct. 4 letter to Congress. But he did address the need for future funding. ...

Are Republicans chiming in on FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene?

Meanwhile, members of Congress are continuing to chime in on FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene and its preparations for Hurricane Milton. Numerous Republicans have taken to social media and cable news to express their displeasure with FEMA’s ongoing relief work, and many have repeated misinformation about the response efforts. ...

What happened after Hurricane Helene?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene’s destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities nearly wiped out, hundreds of lives lost, hundreds of people missing. ...

How much money did the Federal Emergency Management Agency give Hurricane Helene?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which the Department of Homeland Security secretary has described as the start of “a multibillion-dollar, multiyear recovery.” ...

Should I register for FEMA assistance after a hurricane?

In fact, disinformation after a hurricane or other natural disaster can discourage people from seeking critical assistance when they need it most. It is imperative that we encourage impacted residents to register for FEMA assistance, not discourage it, by allowing falsehoods to spread. ...

Will Hurricane Helene churn over the Gulf of Mexico?

(This story has been updated with new information.) As Tropical Storm Helene continues its steady churn toward the U.S., both travelers and airlines are keeping close watch and shifting gears. “Helene is expected to rapidly intensify and grow in size over the eastern Gulf of Mexico,” the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning. ...