Have you heard these rumors? FEMA wants to set the record straight.
As rumors and misinformation continue to plague social media feeds and infiltrate communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, ...
House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it ...
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Hurricane Helene derails the dreams of multiple high school sports teams: ‘You cannot replace a life’
The timing and location of Hurricane Helene put thousands of passionate high school athletes in the midst of the fall sports season in its path. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Te ...
Where do disaster relief funds for helping hurricane Helene victims come from?
Despite viral rumors and uncouth politicians running for office, FEMA has money for the moment for disaster relief. Here’s ...
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Hurricane Helene aftermath poses election hurdles in critical battlegrounds
Hurricane Helene has thrown up new hurdles for voters and election officials alike in Georgia and North Carolina, threatening ...
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could ...
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FEMA lacks funds to get through hurricane season, having spent close to $1 billion on immigrants
In May of this year, county supervisors in San Diego, California accepted $19.6 million from FEMA to fund a "migrant transition" day center.
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show
When President Joe Biden ended his 2024 campaign in July and endorsed Kamala Harris, he pledged to be out campaigning for her ...
Biden boosts disaster aid for Hurricane Helene recovery in Virginia
President Biden has increased the amount of disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth, according FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
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Rubio, Scott Call on FEMA for Expedited Reimbursements to Local Government for Hurricane Recovery
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...
FEMA Has Faced Criticism and Praise During Helene. Here’s What It Does — and Doesn’t Do
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Helene.
False claims about FEMA disaster funds and migrants pushed by Trump
There is no evidence that disaster relief funds were used on immigrants in the U.S. illegally. FEMA disaster money comes from dedicated funds that cannot be used for other purposes.