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 ...
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The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim at Tampa Bay, Florida, as a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Milton is weakening slightly but remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm ...
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FEMA administrator continues pushback against claims as Helene deaths hit 230
Former President Donald Trump and other prominent Republicans have questioned FEMA’s response and claimed that its funding is ...
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Southport tallies damage post-storm, addresses FEMA, state of stormwater system
As the city recovers from Potential Tropical Cyclone #8, the Southport Board of Aldermen met Monday to discuss the storm’s ...
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FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton while managing the massive response to Helene
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who's in Raleigh, N.C. FEMA has been kept busy with Hurricane Helene as Milton heads to Florida.
Too much misinformation and not enough money as hurricanes hit an election year
As recovery for Hurricane Helene continues, preparations for Hurricane Milton are testing the country’s storm preparedness ...
Boots on the ground: national FEMA director tours Haywood
The national director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured the flood damage in Haywood County Friday, alongside Gov. Roy Cooper — making a pledge that FEMA assistance is and will be ...
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.
Governor Cooper, FEMA meet with military leaders in Western N.C.
Governor Cooper and FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell met with military leaders in Western North Carolina on Monday. More ...