FEMA Administrator on misinformation about federal response to Helene: ‘This kind of rhetoric is not helpful’
Administrator Deanne Criswell said misinformation regarding Hurricane Helene and the federal government’s response is “not ...
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FEMA $750 Hurricane Helene relief money rumor addressed by agency
In an online post, FEMA addressed rumors that the only relief money being made available to victims of Hurricane Helene was a ...
Trump FEMA Claim Debunked: Agency Not Running Out Of Money Because Of Migrants
While DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas has warned about the agency running low on cash for its disaster efforts, that’s a separate ...
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FEMA boss defends agency incompetence, says criticism is ‘dangerous’
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell suggested criticism of her agency's dismal hurricane response is "dangerous" and hurts ...
Mayorkas Warns FEMA Lacks Funding for Hurricane Cleanup after Agency Spent over a Billion on Migrants
We are expecting another hurricane hitting,’ Mayorkas told reporters. ‘FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the ...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does - and doesn't do
There are a lot of misperceptions about FEMA's role in disaster recovery, what it does - and does not - pay for and what ...
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No, FEMA and other emergency responders are not ‘confiscating’ Hurricane Helene emergency supplies, donations
Officials warn that spreading baseless rumors can cause confusion, hinder emergency response and put emergency management staff at risk.
Speaker Johnson addresses claims FEMA diverted funds to immigration efforts: ‘American people are disgusted'
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joined "Fox News Sunday," where he addresses claims that FEMA diverted disaster relief ...
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No, FEMA, other emergency responders are not 'confiscating' emergency supplies, donations
FEMA is not "confiscating" emergency supplies or donations meant for Hurricane Helene survivors. Officials from FEMA and local leaders in states like Tennessee and North Carolina have denied these ...
FEMA Boss Hammers Migrant Money Rumors—'Frankly Ridiculous'
FEMA boss Deanne Criswell has criticized Republican claims that the agency is short of money because of funds spent on migrants.
Editorial: FEMA funds are for emergencies, not bad policy
FEMA provides help during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as emergencies of the Biden Administration’s own making.
FEMA head denies agency is short on money for disaster relief because funds went to illegal immigrants
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told ABC News the agency is not short on disaster relief funds because money has been spent on illegal immigrants. She called the idea "dangerous." ...