Hurricane Milton live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm growing in size as Florida is hit with multiple tornadoes, severe flooding ahead of landfall
Forecasters are urging people in Florida to make preparations or leave their homes today, as the National Hurricane Center ...
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 ...
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing, along with being just ...
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
The false claims are being fueled by former President Donald Trump and others just ahead of the presidential election, and ...
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No, FEMA didn’t close roads and bridges to create traffic jams during Hurricane Milton evacuations
"FEMA is not blockading people in Florida and preventing evacuations," FEMA stated on its website Oct. 8 in response to the social media rumors. "FEMA does not control traffic flow or conduct traffic ...
Opinion: Helene exposed FEMA's weaknesses. Can they handle Milton's devastation in Florida?
FEMA's weaknesses, both historical and current, show why private aid and 'everyday' citizens are often more effective than ...
FEMA adds misinformation to its list of disasters to clean up
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is fighting misinformation on top of a major storm cleanup in Florida as ...
The Latest: Hurricane Milton threatens to overshadow presidential campaigning
Hurricane Milton is threatening to overshadow presidential campaigning as it menaces Florida. The storm has already scrambled ...