FEMA head: Volume of misinformation ‘starting to go down’
Administrator Deanne Criswell said the volume of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton is starting to drop.  “We’re
FEMA Chief: Hurricane Misinformation Is ‘Worst That I Have Ever Seen’
Misinformation and rumors often circulate amid natural disasters, as information is scarce and tensions are high. But the scale and speed of falsehoods that have circulated during Helene and Milton have surprised officials, including Ms. Criswell, who said on Tuesday that she had “anticipated some of this, but not to the extent that we’re seeing.”
FEMA warns Hurricane Milton will be 'deadly, catastrophic'
FEMA warns Hurricane Milton could "forever change communities" in Florida. More Videos. Coast Guard saves four people and dog from crashed aircraft
FEMA Chief Says Misinformation 'Starting To Go Down' Amid Disaster Response
Even some Republicans are calling out the lies being spread by people such as Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
FEMA officials address hurricane misinformation
Federal officials addressed widespread misinformation and scams surrounding Hurricane Milton. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
FEMA chief decries rumors, disinformation about hurricane recovery as worst ever
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information.
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FEMA Chief Deanne Criswell says Disaster Relief Fund depleted by Helene response
The FEMA chief indicated that the agency may not be able to keep it's long-term relief efforts going if Congress does not ...
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 ...
FEMA chief says rumors about land seizure are ‘demoralizing’ and ‘damaging’ storm relief
No program takes away a storm victim’s land or requires them to forfeit their homes for failure to repay relief funds, ...
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories ...
FEMA's Criswell dismisses 'ridiculous' Helene recovery falsehoods
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed recovery from Hurricane Helene and pushed back on baseless claims about the ...
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell claims false information spreading about disaster relief money
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told ABC’s “This Week” that information spreading about disaster relief funds going toward ...
Cooper describes ‘all-hands-on-deck’ Helene response in NC, blasts disinformation
FEMA will maintain the same level of personnel in North Carolina, even as Hurricane Milton nears Florida, FEMA Administrator ...
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Helene relief efforts, bracing for Hurricane Milton
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the agency's storm relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, disaster relief funding priorities, bracing for Hurricane ...
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FEMA administrator: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding" from Helene in North Carolina
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on Sunday that the "historic flooding" in North Carolina from the remnants of Hurricane Helene has gone beyond what anyone could have planned for in the ...
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Rescue missions underway in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brings ‘historic’ flooding, landslides
Deanne Criswell, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator, described the catastrophic flooding as "historic" during an appearance on CBS’ "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
FEMA chief tours areas hit by Milton; Volusia-Flagler counties were not on the agenda
Deanne Criswell visited Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Kissimmee, Stuart, and Eglin Air Force Base. Admittedly she has her hands full ...