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Government

Yes, a FEMA employee told workers to skip homes with Trump signs, but it wasn’t an agency-wide directive

Government

Claims that FEMA workers are being hunted by militia in North Carolina are false

Posts online that say a militia is hunting FEMA workers in North Carolina are false. Police officers arrested a man who made comments about threatening FEMA workers.
Extreme Weather

Elon’s Starlink promise to Helene, Milton victims misleading

The SpaceX company promised a free month of satellite internet connection to hurricane victims in Florida and North Carolina, but for most it will cost hundreds.
Donald Trump

Image of Trump holding a $1,300 check for hurricane relief is fake

A Fox News spokesperson said the image, which looks like it was lifted from a newscast, never aired on the program. VERIFY determined it’s likely generated with AI.
Extreme Weather

No, a ‘1,000-year storm’ doesn’t mean it only happens once every 1,000 years

Meteorologists aren’t referring to the last time a storm of this magnitude happened when they say “100-year” or “1,000-year storm.” We VERIFY what the term means.
Extreme Weather

"1,000-year storm" doesn't mean the storm happens only once every 1,000 years

Meteorologists aren’t referring to the last time a storm of this magnitude happened when they say “100-year” or “1,000-year storm.” We VERIFY what the term means.
Extreme Weather

How to spot disaster relief job scams

A viral post falsely claims Florida is making people pay tolls on Hurricane Milton evacuation routes. Florida is suspending them across the state as people evacuate.
Extreme Weather

No, the $750 FEMA grant for disaster victims is not a loan

People on social media are claiming a $750 payment available to hurricane victims is actually a loan. That’s false. It’s a grant that doesn’t have to be paid back.
AI

These images appearing to show Walt Disney World flooding during Milton are AI-generated

These images of Walt Disney World flooded during Hurricane Milton and Pluto rescuing a child are AI-generated.
Electric Vehicles

EVs submerged by floods can catch fire

While rare, it’s possible for electric cars to catch fire after being submerged, even weeks after a flood.
Extreme Weather

FEMA is not blocking aid or confiscating donations meant for Hurricane Helene survivors

Viral posts claiming FEMA and the federal government are taking donations and seizing supplies meant for those affected by Hurricane Helene are unfounded.
Extreme Weather

Is FEMA blocking aid or confiscating Hurricane Helene donations?

Viral posts claiming FEMA and the federal government are taking donations and seizing supplies meant for those affected by Hurricane Helene are unfounded.

New San Antonio subdivision residents surprised by wild neighbors

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces $83 million settlement with Kroger for opioid claims

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Driver dies after ignoring blockades, plummeting into North Carolina gorge

San Antonio's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | San Antonio, Texas | KENS5.com

Yes, a FEMA employee told workers to skip homes with Trump signs, but it wasn’t an agency-wide directive

Claims that FEMA workers are being hunted by militia in North Carolina are false

Elon’s Starlink promise to Helene, Milton victims misleading

Image of Trump holding a $1,300 check for hurricane relief is fake

No, a ‘1,000-year storm’ doesn’t mean it only happens once every 1,000 years

"1,000-year storm" doesn't mean the storm happens only once every 1,000 years

How to spot disaster relief job scams

No, the $750 FEMA grant for disaster victims is not a loan

These images appearing to show Walt Disney World flooding during Milton are AI-generated

EVs submerged by floods can catch fire

FEMA is not blocking aid or confiscating donations meant for Hurricane Helene survivors

Is FEMA blocking aid or confiscating Hurricane Helene donations?

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