Misinformation Surrounding FEMA and Disaster Relief

Numerous false claims have emerged regarding FEMA's allocations and support for Hurricane Helene victims, particularly in North Carolina. Some misinformation suggested that FEMA was running out of funds due to prior aid to migrants, while other rumors claimed that disaster relief aid was limited to just $750 for those whose homes were destroyed. Such narratives often lacked context, ignoring that the $750 was a starting point for immediate needs, and that larger aid packages were also available. The spread of these claims has been exacerbated by social media platforms, which tend to amplify posts without links to credible sources, further obscuring the truth about FEMA's assistance efforts.