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FEMA Misinformation, Candidates On the Podcast Circuit, Israelis Mark Oct. 7

2024/10/8
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Amidst the approach of Hurricane Milton, FEMA combats misinformation regarding disaster relief. Former President Trump's claims about FEMA funds and undocumented immigrants are fact-checked, highlighting the actual federal response, including personnel deployment and aid distribution. The discussion also covers the initial $750 relief payment and the broader federal efforts in collaboration with state and local authorities.
  • FEMA has provided over $210 million in aid and deployed personnel across the Southeast.
  • Claims that FEMA funds were diverted to undocumented immigrants are false.
  • The $750 Serious Needs Assistance is an initial payment, not the total amount of aid available.
  • State and local officials, including Republicans, have praised the federal response.

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Disaster relief officials try to push back on rampant misinformation about hurricane relief. Why presidential candidates appear on podcasts. And Israelis mark one year after Oct. 7.*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter).Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)