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US emergency responders, forecasters facing threats in wake of hurricanes

An aerial view shows destruction at the Spanish Lakes Country Club in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida [John Falchetto/AFP]

Hurricane disinformation is causing such confusion after recent storms hit parts of the United States that federal emergency workers and meteorologists are having to take precautions after coming under threat from the public.

Forestry workers clearing tree damage were directed to stop working at the weekend in one area of western North Carolina hard hit by Hurricane Helene because of concerns over “armed militia” threatening government workers, the Washington Post reported, citing an email sent to federal agencies.

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