FEMA head: Volume of misinformation ‘starting to go down’
Administrator Deanne Criswell said the volume of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton is starting to drop.  “We’re
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 scale and speed of falsehoods that have circulated during Helene and Milton have surprised officials, including Ms. Criswell, who said on Tuesday that she had “anticipated some of this, but not to the extent that we’re seeing.”
FEMA warns Hurricane Milton will be 'deadly, catastrophic'
FEMA warns Hurricane Milton could "forever change communities" in Florida. More Videos. Coast Guard saves four people and dog from crashed aircraft
FEMA Chief Says Misinformation 'Starting To Go Down' Amid Disaster Response
Even some Republicans are calling out the lies being spread by people such as Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
FEMA officials address hurricane misinformation
Federal officials addressed widespread misinformation and scams surrounding Hurricane Milton. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said 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.
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FEMA Chief Deanne Criswell says Disaster Relief Fund depleted by Helene response
The FEMA chief indicated that the agency may not be able to keep it's long-term relief efforts going if Congress does not ...
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing, along with being just ...
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Gov. Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited with military personnel and traveled to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure to see ...
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 ...
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Hurricane paths, FEMA response spur dangerous misinformation | Fact check roundup
Deanne Criswell, the agency’s administrator, said misinformation has harmed people affected by the storm and volunteers on the ground to help rebuild. “It's creating distrust in the federal ...
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Rumors run rampant amid Helene relief efforts. What to know about FEMA assistance, registering
The Trump campaign is alleging both of these statements. In a Tuesday morning media call, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the rumors and their detrimental effects on residents ...
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 ...
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FEMA administrator fires back at Hurricane Helene critics: We've been on the ground before it hit Florida
Now, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is opening up about FEMA’s recovery efforts. "We have been on the ground since before Hurricane Helene hit Florida and before it crossed over North ...
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FEMA Administrator Criswell Holds Briefing on Hurricane Response
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell hosts a virtual briefing on the agency’s preparations for Hurricane Milton and ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell hosts ...
FEMA chief says rumors about land seizure are ‘demoralizing’ and ‘damaging’ storm relief
No program takes away a storm victim’s land or requires them to forfeit their homes for failure to repay relief funds, ...