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 authorize additional funding soon.
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 about the federal response to Hurricane Helene — spread most prominently by Donald Trump — are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.
FEMA official responds to Trump’s false claims about Hurricane Helene response
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell responds to former President Donald Trump’s false claims about the response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
FEMA Chief Continues Countering False Claims About Helene Response
Since Helene, FEMA has used portions of its website to combat misinformation about the agency's response to the storm.
FEMA chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene — spread most prominently by Donald Trump — are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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How did FEMA spend $9 billion so quickly? Back-to-back disasters
After getting a recent infusion of around $20 billion from Congress to respond to hurricane season, FEMA is now down to $11 billion in its Disaster Relief Fund, administrator Deanne Criswell told ...
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FEMA spent nearly half its disaster budget in just 8 days
“I’m going to have to evaluate how quickly we’re burning the remaining dollars in the Disaster Relief Fund,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday during a news briefing, hours ...
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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 ...