Fact Check: FEMA’s $750 emergency aid to Hurricane Helene victims not a loan
Emergency assistance of $750 offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survivors of Hurricane Helene is not a loan recipients have to pay back, the agency said in response to posts spreading the incorrect information.
How to apply for FEMA aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, that recently hit the Southeastern US.
How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.
Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath
In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.
FEMA has enough funding for Hurricane Milton. What’s next is less certain.
A disaster loan program at the Small Business Administration and other long-term FEMA projects could need an emergency infusion of cash to get through hurricane season.
Rumors Claim FEMA Is Low on Hurricane Relief Money Due to Migrant Aid. Here are the Facts
Some people believe FEMA doesn't have enough money to help hurricane victims because it spent too much helping undocumented immigrants.
DHS Sec. Mayorkas says FEMA ‘will need additional funds’ after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas says FEMA has enough funding to address "immediate" needs, but urged Congress to act quickly.
How SC residents can make sure they get their FEMA money after Hurricane Helene
The federal emergency agency might turn down SC residents’ requests for assistance after Hurricane Helene. But that isn’t the end of the story.
Hurricane Milton: What is FEMA’s plan for aid?
As of Thursday, FEMA said it has enough to help the most immediate emergency needs of people affected by Hurricane Milton and Helene.
DeSantis says FEMA not leading hurricane relief: ‘I’m the sheriff in charge here’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made clear who was "the sheriff in charge" of hurricane disaster relief in his state, and it's not FEMA.
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has swirled in recent days.
Fact Check: Old audio clip of US defense secretary’s verbal mix-up unrelated to FEMA
A 2021 audio clip of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin making a verbal slip-up has been shared out of context to falsely ...
FEMA plan says services should be equitable, not to help 'white people last' | Fact check
FEMA's strategic plan has a goal to improve equity in disaster relief. That is not the same thing as committing to "help out ...
How did FEMA spend $9 billion so quickly? Back-to-back disasters
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency is rapidly spending its disaster funding as it responds to back-to-back major ...
FEMA’s Role in Natural Disaster Response, Explained
During a disaster it also utilizes thousands of contractors, who can assist with logistics, debris removal, temporary housing ...
How FEMA Funding for Hurricane Refugees Compares to Ukraine and Gaza Relief
As the U.S. battles a severe hurricane season, Newsweek compares funding for Helene and Milton victims to aid for Ukraine and ...
What to know about FEMA’s $750 hurricane disaster payments
In the middle of two devastating hurricanes, misinformation about federal assistance for disaster survivors has been running ...
FEMA disaster assistance locations are set up across Buncombe County: See today's sites
FEMA arrived in WNC last week to provide aid to those affected by Tropical Storm Helene's destruction. Here's where they are ...
What are the steps of the FEMA process? Milton disaster-assistance applications explained
Here's what to expect if you're one of the millions in Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton applying for FEMA disaster ...