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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Gov. Cooper and FEMA officials condemn misinformation and vow to continue offering assistance in Western North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell condemned the misinformation spread online about the government’s ...
What to know about FEMA efforts in North Carolina after reported threats lead to an arrest
Amid reports of militia involvement, the agency told CNN it was the subject of several threats and the alleged threat from ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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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 ...
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 Deanne Criswell: We are moving in additional resources
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell responds to critics of the agency's handling of Hurricane Helene and preparations for ...
Gov. Roy Cooper addresses threats against FEMA workers in Helene update
Governor Roy Cooper, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and the North Carolina National Guard's Major General Todd Hunt, is addressing the threats that have been made against FEMA workers.
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‘The worst I have ever seen’: Disinformation chaos hammers FEMA
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the swirl of false conspiracy theories around Hurricane Helene is dissuading ...
FEMA chief tours areas hit by Milton; Volusia-Flagler counties were not on the agenda
Deanne Criswell visited Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Kissimmee, Stuart, and Eglin Air Force Base. Admittedly she has her hands full ...