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FEMA warns of Helene misinformation, launches ‘rumor response’ page
The Hill ^ | 10/04/2024 | Filip Timotija

Posted on 10/04/2024 9:35:45 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning the public to be wary of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and the federal government’s response, launching a “rumor response” page.

On the newly-formed page, the agency asks the public to find and share information from trusted sources, and discourage others from sharing information from unverified sources. It also seeks to dispel rumors as the search for storm victims continues across multiple states and authorities contend with blocked roads and power outages.

Among the misinformation FEMA highlights is a claim that the agency does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance.

The agency said it does.

Another claim says that FEMA was asking for cash donations and turning away volunteers. The agency said the claim was false.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: fema; helene; launches; misinformation; rumor
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1 posted on 10/04/2024 9:35:45 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

So they don’t have the money for rescue and relief, but they have money for this?


2 posted on 10/04/2024 9:36:35 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

More here:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4268877/posts

😊👍


3 posted on 10/04/2024 9:38:04 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from withinE? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
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To: dfwgator

They have money for the propaganda campaign and for taking care of the illegal invaders. Hurricane victim....file a claim and you may get $750 in a few months.


4 posted on 10/04/2024 9:41:10 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

For half a second, I saw the headline and thought it said
‘humor response’ page. I couldn’t quite picture online users
‘giggling’ about Helene. Of course, many Democrats seemed to cheer what they saw as a Red State disaster.


5 posted on 10/04/2024 9:41:26 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: lee martell

Ooooooh! We have NO money...FOR YOU, US Citizens! These traitors are too much!


6 posted on 10/04/2024 9:49:28 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp??)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The agency only has enough money to respond to the current disaster because a special funding bill was passed. (not sure of the exact details but without that approval FEMA would have been out of money) They do not have enough money for any other disasters that may happen this year.


7 posted on 10/04/2024 9:53:11 AM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27
Among the misinformation FEMA highlights is a claim that the agency does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance.

Mayorkas himself said it on camera!

8 posted on 10/04/2024 9:53:36 AM PDT by Lizavetta
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To: ChicagoConservative27

FEMA states without evidence


9 posted on 10/04/2024 9:58:56 AM PDT by italianquaker
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They should be on the ground and not wasting time on this. You want to improve your reputation work for the citizens in need, not your false image.


10 posted on 10/04/2024 9:59:24 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

FEMA warns of Helene criticism, launches ‘rumor response’ page

Fixed it


11 posted on 10/04/2024 9:59:44 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

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Just received this note from a SpaceX engineer helping on the ground in North Carolina.

@FEMA
is not merely failing to adequately help people in trouble, but is actively blocking citizens who try to help!


12 posted on 10/04/2024 10:01:46 AM PDT by janetjanet998 (Legacy media including youtube are the enemy of the people and must die)
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To: dfwgator

GO TO NASCAR.com & we what THOSE people are doing for the victims.

MUCH MORE THAN FEMA IS DOING.

MOST TEAMS have their own helicopters & pilots.

They are using such to fly supplies into the more remote areas. AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.

TONS OF SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN DONATED by NASCAR TEAMS & FANS.

MUCH MORE COORDINATED THAN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

When you have teams of 37 cars that can run successful 500 mile races all around the country as tracks allow-—

THEY CAN ORGANIZE THIS MUCH BETTER THAN MAYORKAS.


13 posted on 10/04/2024 10:12:13 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Who even bothers to look at the page when we don’t believe what the government spokesliars print?


14 posted on 10/04/2024 10:12:53 AM PDT by Savage Rider
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Except that the current people in charge aren’t as adept at building walls.


15 posted on 10/04/2024 10:30:21 AM PDT by .cnI redruM (Ukraine, Russia, Iran, and Israel all pretty much deserve one another.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Gee, I wonder where FEMA found the money for this?


16 posted on 10/04/2024 10:52:10 AM PDT by antidemoncrat (fubar)
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To: antidemoncrat

I haven’t seen the latest HERE from Babylon Bee. Funny, heard on WMAL, Chris Plante.


17 posted on 10/04/2024 11:03:34 AM PDT by Does so (Vote for The Anti-War President...🇺🇦.....)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

FEMA a government agency must be true huh Moe.


18 posted on 10/04/2024 11:18:14 AM PDT by Vaduz
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FEMA has started the NCCYA program to displace recovery efforts in NC. The North Carolina Cover Your Ass program will continue until people forget how badly FEMA performed in NC.
19 posted on 10/04/2024 11:29:26 AM PDT by econjack
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Could you imagine the outrage if FEMA had done this during the Bush-Katrina situation?


20 posted on 10/04/2024 11:32:51 AM PDT by Antoninus (Republicans are all honorable men.)
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