What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.
FEMA Isn't Running Out of Hurricane Relief Money Due to Migrant Aid
"FEMA spent over $1 BILLION in taxpayer dollars on providing housing and services to illegal aliens," an X user claimed.
FEMA pushes back against GOP falsehoods on hurricane relief
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Oct. 6 called claims about hurricane relief from former president Donald Trump "ridiculous and just plain false."
‘Categorically false’: FEMA administrator on Trump claims of hurricane aid
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell responds to former President Donald Trump’s false claims that disaster relief funds are being diverted to illegal migrants.
FEMA Boss Hammers Migrant Money Rumors—'Frankly Ridiculous'
FEMA boss Deanne Criswell has criticized Republican claims that the agency is short of money because of funds spent on migrants.
FEMA gives $750 to help hurricane victims with supplies. The claim it’s a loan is Pants on Fire!
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides "Serious Needs Assistance" of  $750 per household to help cover disaster survivors’ emergency supplies including, water, food, first aid, diapers, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.
Fact check: Todd Rokita shares FEMA disaster relief rumor. Here's what's true.
The false claim that FEMA cannot financially support victims of Hurricane Helene has been circulated by former President ...
Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will ...
“The View” slams Trump for falsely claiming disaster relief funds are going to immigrants: 'The most ridiculous thing'
"Are they going to blame immigrants for Donald Trump having five pieces of hair on his head?" Ana Navarro asked.
Here’s what FEMA does and doesn’t do when a disaster hits the U.S.
The federal government doesn’t help with every disaster; it generally has to be above the ability of a community or state to ...
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Untapped Relief: FEMA Is Sitting on Billions of Unused Disaster Funds
Portnoy first called attention to FEMA’s unspent funds in conversations with RealClearInvestigations on Sept. 8. He said it ...
Reporter's Notebook: All about the politics of disaster relief
Republicans are castigating the Biden administration for its response to Hurricane Helene – and, like rote, are bringing to the forefront the ugly politics of disaster response.
Understanding Disaster Appropriations: Funding and More
The ever-increasing cost of disasters and Congress' reliance on 11th-hour continuing resolutions (CRs) often result in a ...
Congress ignored disaster relief requests. Now, calls begin to return for Helene recovery
Congress went home ahead of Hurricane Helene, ignoring requests for billions in disaster relief money. Now, a growing push to ...
Florida Disaster Fund receives $50,000 from AT&T following Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — AT&T donated $300,000 to assist communities affected by Hurricane Helene. “In the aftermath of Hurricane ...
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Hydropower companies, financial institutions contribute to PM Disaster Relief Fund
Domestic and foreign hydropower companies and financial institutions have contributed monetary support to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.
Back-to-Back Hurricanes Set to Strain FEMA as Its Funds Run Low
Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida only days after Helene tore through and could cost even more, says a former FEMA ...