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Agency Not Running Out Of Money Because Of Migrants

FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is again forcefully pushing back against false claims and conspiracy theories about how her agency is responding to Hurricane Helene

NBC News on MSN · 3d

False claims about FEMA disaster funds and migrants pushed by Trump

False claims that federal emergency disaster money was given to migrants in the U.S. illegally have spread quickly in recent days, boosted by former President Donald Trump and some of his most high-profile supporters.

Forbes on MSN · 3d

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 fund from money put toward migrant communities.

FEMA, Helene

Penn Live · 2h

Here’s what FEMA does and doesn’t do when a disaster hits the U.S.

The federal government doesn’t help with every disaster; it generally has to be above the ability of a community or state to handle.

Inc · 2d

What FEMA Does During Disasters like Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians,

Tulsa World · 8h

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 pays for and what residents in hurricane-hit areas can expect. Here's a closer look.

Florida, FEMA and hurricane irma

The New York Times · 1h

As Major Hurricane Approaches Florida, FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage

Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Another major storm in Florida may test FEMA’s capacity

The Federal Emergency Management Agency faces a shortfall in disaster relief funding this year. Hurricane Milton, expected to hit Florida midweek, could exacerbate the problem.

USA Today · 1d

With Hurricane Milton’s current track, Florida braces for another major storm

Weather models agree on Milton's path but how strong it will get is muddled with some models taking it to a Category 5 and others weakening it.

FEMA Calls Out Conspiracies and Rumors About Hurricane Helene Response: 'Frankly Ridiculous'

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back against false claims and conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene ...

FEMA Isn't Running Out of Hurricane Relief Money Due to Migrant Aid

"FEMA spent over $1 BILLION in taxpayer dollars on providing housing and services to illegal aliens," an X user claimed.

A resurfaced Zoom clip shows a FEMA employee talking about how natural disasters affect LGBTQ people.

Today, a clip of a government Zoom roundtable went viral, with employees from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...

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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 ...

12hon MSN

FEMA, Facing Money Shortage, Issues Warning About Hurricane Milton

FEMA said it's "ready to support" Florida as a hurricane approaches the state, which is still reeling from the devastation ...

13hon MSN

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 ...

Politifact23h

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 ...

Poynter10h

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.

Back-to-Back Hurricanes Set to Strain FEMA as Its Funds Run Low

Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida only days after Helene tore through and could cost even more, says a former FEMA ...

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