Trump echoes FEMA lies in North Carolina In a rally in Gastonia, Trump repeated debunked lies that have endangered workers and slowed relief Salon · Nov 2, 2024
Trump goes on bizarre rant about water in talk about Hurricane Helene ‘It was a water hurricane, that’s what it was,’ Trump said The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
Disaster aid bill seen more likely than omnibus spending package post-election - Roll Call Appropriations battles are simmering on the back burner before the elections, but lawmakers have some tough choices when they return. Roll Call · Oct 30, 2024
Residents of landslide-stricken city in California offered $42M in buyout program Homeowners on a Southern California peninsula where worsening landslides have damaged homes and led to utility shutoffs are eligible for a $42 million voluntary buyout program offered by state and federal officials The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes In a pattern all too familiar to people affected by disasters, hurricanes Helene and Milton have disappeared from the headlines, just a few weeks after these disasters ravaged the Southeast. Although reporters have moved on, recovery is just beginning for people who were displaced. The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024
Fact Check: Trump's False Claims At New York Rally Fact-checking reveals false claims by former President Trump at a rally, emphasizing the importance of verifying statements by public figures. Top News · Oct 28, 2024
Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2024
Innovative Disaster Aid Program Provides Direct Cash Payments GiveDirectly's unique disaster assistance program provides direct cash payments to hurricane-impacted households in NC and FL, aiming to enhance recovery e... Top News · Oct 26, 2024
Russia spread hurricane misinformation The misinformation lead to chaos in some affected areas, as well as threats against local officials Salon · Oct 25, 2024
The Panic Over an Imaginary Militia 'Hunting FEMA' Did More Damage Than the Actual Threat Someone did allegedly threaten first responders, but the panic may have done more damage. Reason · Oct 25, 2024
AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of up to $1,500 on Friday The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
Smiling Trump Shows Off McDonald's 'French Fry Certification Pin' During Hurricane Relief Press Conference Trump accepted a "french fry certification pin" for his shift at McDonald's during a press conference about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact. Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024
Former President Trump Comments On FEMA Employee Threat Incident Former President Trump discusses feedback on FEMA's performance and a North Carolina man's arrest for threatening FEMA employees, highlighting the debate o... Top News · Oct 21, 2024
Trump Heads To Hurricane-hit North Carolina, Harris In Swing State Push Trump will hold a campaign rally in the city of Greenville, while his Democratic rival Kamala Harris is set to address supporters in other battleground states Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024
Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024 El Paso Authorities Monitor Migrant Caravans From Southern Mexico, Prepare Resources For Possible Influx The first caravan group that left Chiapas on Oct. 5 was near Mexico City, while other groups were moving through the state of Oaxaca.
Salon · Oct 19, 2024 Can we afford the latest hurricanes? The recent hurricanes will be costly for taxpayers and insurance companies
Latin Times · Oct 19, 2024 Florida Has Received More Than $2.5 billion in FEMA Relief Since 2015, More Than Any Other State A group of Florida Republicans were among those who voted against providing additional necessary funding for FEMA prior to hurricane Helene
Latin Times · Oct 18, 2024 Florida Scammers Are Going Door to Door Posing as FEMA Workers to Collect Bank Info from Hurricane Milton Victims Florida officials have issued a warning about scammers reportedly using fake FEMA badges in attempts to collect financial information from hurricane victims.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024 Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims
Latin Times · Oct 18, 2024 Venezuelan Authorities Arrest 3 Americans, 2 Others On Suspicion Of Terrorism "The detained foreigners speak Spanish perfectly, a requirement for them to involve themselves in communities," the country's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said Thursday.
Reason · Oct 17, 2024 Brian Trascher: Has FEMA failed North Carolina? The Vice President of the United Cajun Navy, Brian Trascher, discusses effective disaster response and the problems with FEMA.
Top News · Oct 17, 2024 Federal Government Approves Billion Hurricane Assistance Package Federal government allocates billion in aid to six states impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, providing crucial support to individuals and communi...
Top News · Oct 17, 2024 Armed Individuals Harass Hurricane Relief Workers In Tennessee Incidents of armed individuals harassing hurricane relief workers in Tennessee and North Carolina, leading to safety concerns and operational changes.
Latin Times · Oct 17, 2024 Thousands Of Migrants Move North From Southern Mexico, Amid Concerns Over Potential US Asylum Restrictions The migrants were moving north, trying to get ahead of Trump's plan to close the U.S. border to illegal immigration if he became president again.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Nearly 90 people in North Carolina are still missing weeks after devastating Hurricane Helene North Carolina has seen 95 deaths related to impacts from the historic storm