As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago.
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell predicted Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information.
‘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 survivors from seeking help and hurting morale among responders. “It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,” Criswell told reporters on a Tuesday morning call.
FEMA administrator pushes back on Trump claims on hurricane recovery efforts
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said that disinformation being spread during recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene is causing harm.
FEMA chief says disaster disinformation is ‘worst’ she’s seen
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the swirl of false conspiracy theories around Hurricane Helene is dissuading survivors from seeking help and hurting morale among responders. “It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,
FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is again forcefully pushing back against false claims and conspiracy theories about how her agency is responding to Hurricane Helene
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell claims false information spreading about disaster relief money
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told ABC’s “This Week” that information spreading about disaster relief funds going toward undocumented immigrants was “frankly ridiculous and just plain false.” (Cr
FEMA debunks Hurricane Helene rumors | Fact Check
FEMA addresses and dispels common rumors surrounding the Hurricane Helene response, ensuring accurate information reaches affected communities.
FEMA Chief: Hurricane Misinformation Is ‘Worst That I Have Ever Seen’
Misinformation and rumors often circulate amid natural disasters, as information is scarce and tensions are high. But the ...
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As Florida braces for Milton’s impact, FEMA chief says hurricane aid isn’t political
Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, tells Morning Edition that disaster response after ...
Rumors run rampant amid Helene relief efforts. What to know about FEMA assistance, registering
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell urges those in need not to let the false statements deter them from applying for ...
FEMA Blasts Misinformation: The Campaign To Politicize Hurricane Helene, Explained
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell told reporters Tuesday the misinformation around Hurricane Helene is “absolutely the worst ...
FEMA says it is ‘fully positioned’ to deal with Hurricane Milton’s assault through Florida
Amid reports of understaffing, disinformation and political haggling over disaster aid money, the Federal Emergency ...
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FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell: We are moving in additional resources
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell responds to critics of the agency's handling of Hurricane Helene and preparations for ...
FEMA adds misinformation to its list of disasters to clean up
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is fighting misinformation on top of a major storm cleanup in Florida as ...
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories ...
FEMA's Criswell dismisses 'ridiculous' Helene recovery falsehoods
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed recovery from Hurricane Helene and pushed back on baseless claims about the ...