Fear and misinformation is running rampant ahead of Hurricane Milton’s US landfall and amidst Hurricane Helene relief efforts, planting doubt in those most in need.
“No helicopters, no rescue” is one of the rumors circulating. Another is that relief victims are being given only $750 from FEMA’s disaster assistance. Both of these statements are being alleged by the Trump campaign.
In a Tuesday morning media call, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the rumors and their detrimental effects on residents impacted in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas…