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FEMA, Hurricane Milton

FOX News on MSN · 45m

Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath

In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.

USA Today · 7h

Does FEMA have the budget for Milton relief?

As FEMA ramps up disaster aid for Hurricane Milton, rumors swirl about funding shortages and diverted relief money. Here's what FEMA is saying.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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.

North Carolina police didn't threaten FEMA arrests

Detroit Free Press · 2h

No, North Carolina police didn't threaten FEMA arrests | Fact check

"NC State Police just sent a warning to FEMA that they will arrest any FEMA agent who tries to prevent aid or rescue," reads the post, which is a screenshot of a post on X, formerly Twitter. The Threads post was liked more than 1,000 times in a day. The X post was reposted 21,000 times.

Reuters Fact Check NC sheriffs did not arrest FEMA workers over blocking aid

Sheriffs in North Carolina did not arrest officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), contrary to narratives shared online accusing FEMA of blocking rescue workers and relief aid to areas affected by Hurricane Helene.

Washington Examiner · 1d

FEMA looks to shelter North Carolina hurricane victims in immigrant housing

Hurricane Helene victims could move into a vacant facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, that was to house immigrant children.

3h

A year of constant wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes has FEMA burning through its disaster funding

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency is rapidly spending its disaster funding as it responds to back-to-back major ...

1hon MSN

What is FEMA's 'Serious Needs Assistance,' who is eligible and how much can you receive?

FEMA offers Serious Needs Assistance to eligible households following disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes to help pay for ...

3h

What to know about $750 FEMA relief payments for hurricane victims

While there has been a bevy of misinformation about what FEMA's relief does, here is what to know about the federal ...

7hon MSN

FEMA spent nearly half its disaster budget in just 8 days

Without more funding, the agency may be forced to suspend rebuilding projects and focus on life-saving operations.

6h

Posts Make Misleading Claims About FEMA’s Future Under Trump

Social media posts misleadingly claim that "Trump's Project 2025 will end" the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ...

5h

How FEMA Funding for Hurricane Refugees Compares to Ukraine and Gaza Relief

As the U.S. battles a severe hurricane season, Newsweek compares funding for Helene and Milton victims to aid for Ukraine and ...

1d

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 ...

6h

Hurricane paths, FEMA response spur dangerous misinformation | Fact check roundup

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a variety of false claims and conspiracy theories about recovery efforts have spread ...

9hon MSN

Voters Trust Governors on Hurricanes More Than FEMA and Biden: Poll

Discussion around the disaster response quickly turned political. Former President Donald Trump took aim at the ...

3hon MSN

Mayorkas doubles down, hammers ‘pernicious’ misinformation amid FEMA criticism

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is furiously pushing back against what he says is "pernicious" misinformation, sometimes ...

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