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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do

There are a lot of misperceptions about FEMA's role in disaster recovery, what it pays for and what residents in hurricane-hit areas can expect. Here's a closer look.

What FEMA Does During Disasters like Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians,

FEMA chief suggests criticism of federal response to Helene is 'dangerous'

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed criticism over the agency's recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene on ABC's 'This Week.'

Milton, FEMA and Florida

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

FEMA, Facing Money Shortage, Issues Warning About Hurricane Milton

FEMA said it's "ready to support" Florida as a hurricane approaches the state, which is still reeling from the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Helene.

MarketWatch on MSN · 18h

Florida residents warned to prepare for a major hurricane as Milton strengthens

People across Florida were given notice Sunday that Hurricane Milton is intensifying rapidly and will likely be a major hurricane before slamming midweek into the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast.

Resources headed toward Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, FEMA says

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said additional resources are being sent to Florida as Milton grows into a hurricane expected to make landfall along the west coast of the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for at least 51 counties.

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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.

9hOpinion

Editorial: FEMA funds are for emergencies, not bad policy

FEMA provides help during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as emergencies of the Biden Administration’s own making.

BizPac Review2h

FEMA boss defends agency incompetence, says criticism is ‘dangerous’

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell suggested criticism of her agency's dismal hurricane response is "dangerous" and hurts ...

KCAU Sioux City on MSN19h

15 emergency preparedness supplies everyone should have in their home

Whether it’s tackling a wound, dealing with blackouts or being trapped in the wilderness, these emergency preparedness and ...

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FEMA head denies agency is short on money for disaster relief because funds went to illegal immigrants

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told ABC News the agency is not short on disaster relief funds because money has been spent on illegal immigrants. She called the idea "dangerous." ...

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FEMA chief blasts false claims about Helene response: ‘Truly dangerous narrative’

One of the falsehoods pushed by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene asserts that the federal government used weather control ...

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WH calls Trump claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'

MORE: FEMA and the NFL team up to make stadiums available for disaster situations "They're getting no help from our federal ...

No, FEMA, other emergency responders are not 'confiscating' emergency supplies, donations

FEMA is not "confiscating" emergency supplies or donations meant for Hurricane Helene survivors. Officials from FEMA and local leaders in states like Tennessee and North Carolina have denied these ...

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FEMA is running low on disaster money, but not because the funds went to housing undocumented migrants

FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund and its migrant initiative are appropriated through separate funding streams. Replenishing the ...

FEMA rebuts Republican claims on disaster spending

The agency said misinformation about disaster funds going to migrants is complicating hurricane recovery efforts.

FEMA gives $750 to help hurricane victims with supplies. The claim it’s a loan is Pants on Fire!

"BREAKING: Hurricane victims are now realizing that the $750 from FEMA that Kamala Harris is offering them is actually a loan, not real relief," Philip Anderson wrote on X Oct. 4. "And that if they ...

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