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 assistance. Here's how to apply.
Senate candidate Eric Hovde circulates false Hurricane Helene claims debunked by FEMA
X, formerly Twitter. “They used the money to assist illegal immigrants.” As of Oct. 7, 2024, the post is pinned ...
Fact check: Posts misrepresent federal response, funding for Hurricane Helene victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected ...
FEMA approves Greensboro migrant facility to aid in Helene relief
GREENSBORO, N.C. — FEMA has taken control of the Greensboro Migrant Facility, formerly the Hebrew Academy, to aid in relief ...
'Ridiculous and just plain false': FEMA administrator knocks Trump's Hurricane Helene recovery claims
Former President Donald Trump has criticized Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. President Joe Biden's administrations says ...
Explainer: More eyes turn to FEMA as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are putting new pressure on the federal government's emergency response agency FEMA, which is ...
In Helene’s aftermath, FEMA search-and-rescue teams know they now search for victims
There are almost 50 search-and-rescue teams working in NC, with more than 6,500 people helped so far. Here’s a look at one ...
FEMA accused of playing the victim after insisting criticism of Helene handling is 'dangerous:' 'The audacity'
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggested that criticizing the federal response to ...