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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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KEYWORDS: fema; helene; launches; misinformation; rumor
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To: ChicagoConservative27

As far as I know, government agencies cannot accept cash donations. FEMA might be an exception (??).


21 posted on 10/04/2024 4:49:33 PM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: Lizavetta

“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.” Mayorka will say whatever seems suitable for the moment apparently.


22 posted on 10/04/2024 4:51:07 PM PDT by oldtech
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To: ChicagoConservative27; MtnClimber; lee martell; lastchance; Lizavetta; italianquaker; ...
'ALL ABOUT MONEY': Private Citizen Volunteering to Help with Helene Shares DAMNING Story About FEMA
23 posted on 10/04/2024 5:46:12 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (Propaganda keeps only governments in business, not corporations. —John Nolte)
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To: Albion Wilde

It was working just fine until those meddlesome kids showed up.


24 posted on 10/08/2024 5:21:44 AM PDT by .cnI redruM (Ukraine, Russia, Iran, and Israel all pretty much deserve one another.)
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To: Lizavetta
"Mayorkas himself said it on camera!"

That camera was just a rumor.! And that hurricane he was talking about was just a rumor. In fact, that Mayorkas guy doesn't even really exist, he's just a rumor..!

25 posted on 10/08/2024 5:35:20 AM PDT by unread (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC..!)
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