‘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 survivors from seeking help and hurting morale among responders. “It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,” Criswell told reporters on a Tuesday morning call.
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
Federal Emergency Management Agency 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.
FEMA chief says disaster disinformation is ‘worst’ she’s seen
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the swirl of false conspiracy theories around Hurricane Helene is dissuading survivors from seeking help and hurting morale among responders. “It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,” Criswell told reporters on a Tuesday morning call.
FEMA Calls Out Conspiracies and Rumors About Hurricane Helene Response: 'Frankly Ridiculous'
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the false claims are unhelpful as the federal agency attempts to assist those in need
FEMA debunks Hurricane Helene rumors | Fact Check
FEMA addresses and dispels common rumors surrounding the Hurricane Helene response, ensuring accurate information reaches affected communities.
Hurricane Helene misinformation is ‘demoralizing,’ creating ‘fear’ among responders: FEMA
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell criticized claims and conspiracies that money for the federal emergency agency was not reaching conservative areas hammered by Hurricane Helene. “It’s frankly ridiculous and just plain false,
FEMA chief slams 'ridiculous' false claims about Helene response
Former President Donald Trump recently accused FEMA of spending all its money to help immigrants who are in the United States illegally.
FEMA Boss Hammers Migrant Money Rumors—'Frankly Ridiculous'
FEMA boss Deanne Criswell has criticized Republican claims that the agency is short of money because of funds spent on migrants.
FEMA Administrator on misinformation about federal response to Helene: ‘This kind of rhetoric is not helpful’
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FEMA head denies agency is short on money for disaster relief because funds went to illegal immigrants
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'Ridiculous and just plain false': FEMA administrator knocks Trump's Hurricane Helene recovery claims
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FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230
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FEMA has enough money for Hurricane Milton but warns of shortfalls for rest of year
We have enough funds to absolutely get through the response for this hurricane, as well as the continued response for Hurricane Helene,” Criswell said.
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