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Why FEMA’s disaster relief gets political − especially when hurricane season and election season collide

Rumors and lies about government responses to natural disasters are not new. Politics, misinformation and blame-shifting have long surrounded government response efforts.

The Conversation

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Officials say federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats

The Independent UK

House Homeland Security Committee Investigates DHS Funding Priorities

House Homeland Security Committee investigates DHS funding priorities and FEMA's response to natural disasters amid concerns over illegal migrants and disa...

Top News

‘Vengeful’ Trump withheld disaster aid and will do so again, ex-officials warn

Former administration officials say Trump deliberately denied funds to states he deemed politically hostile

The Guardian - US

Trump threatens to withhold firefighting funds from California after accusing FEMA of not doing enough

Former president held a rally in Democrat-leaning California on Saturday, despite having no chance of winning the state

The Independent UK

Takeaways from Hurricane Milton: The ‘fingerprints of climate change’

While storm surge was lower than feared, destructive tornadoes and heavier rainfall are part of new trend, experts warn.

Al Jazeera

Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’

Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered

The Guardian - US

Helene, Milton add to insurance woes

Experts say financial damages related to natural disasters have sharply increased

Salon

California rejects further SpaceX rocket launches after Musk’s ‘aggressive’ presidential race involvement

Questions have been raised as to whether actions by the space exploration company, owned by Musk, should be considered federal or private activity

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FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The devastation around Hurricanes Helene and Milton has been complicated further by false and misleading information, much of it politically motivated

Latin Times

North Carolina Man Says MAGA Dad-in-Law Rejecting FEMA Aid Over GOP-Fueled Conspiracy Theories: 'He Just Believes Trump'

A North Carolina man blames conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump for his father-in-law rejecting FEMA aid, despite struggling after Hurricane Helene.

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FEMA Administrator Urges More Funding For Hurricane Recovery Efforts

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addresses financial challenges post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, emphasizing need for additional funding for long-term ...

Reason

What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

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The Guardian - US

Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida

Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it

Evening Standard

Hurricane Milton: What are the conspiracy theories?

The death toll from the hurricane has risen to 16

The Guardian - US

Harris accuses Trump of ‘playing politics’ with hurricane disaster relief

Remarks come amid criticism ex-president tried to exploit storms with lies and disinformation to gain edge in race

Al Jazeera

In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake

After Hurricane Helene, US state is dealing with the storm’s aftermath and fighting disinformation about its response.

Kiplinger

Five Ways Your Boss Can Step Up in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

The IRS offers some tax advantages for employers that financially help their employees during federally declared disasters.

Latin Times

Ron DeSantis Equates Hurricane Misinformation With Climate Change: 'This is on Both Sides'

"You kind of have some people think government can do this, and others think it's all because of fossil fuels," the governor added

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Milton has left two worlds in its wake. Elon Musk lives in one of them. The other is called reality

Remember when the existence of natural disasters wasn’t up for ‘debate’? It seems like a long time ago now, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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