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Hurricane Helene, Misinformation

Sunday Snapshot: Misinformation miring Helene response

The response to Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall last month has been hampered by a slew of conspiracy theories and rapidly spreading misinformation about federal assistance to hard-hit communities, as an election year tragedy is swept into political discourse

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories

Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread.

Fast Company · 2d

‘Discover the rabbit hole’: Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene are all over TikTok

Conspiracy theories have a habit of spiking following natural disasters, and Hurricane Helene is no exception. As the death toll topped 200 on Friday morning, the conspiracy theorists are out in full force spreading misinformation about everything from voter manipulation to a geoengineered industrial land grab.

Milton, Helene and Florida

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Milton erupts into Category 1 hurricane as Southeast reels from Helene aftermath

Days after Helene struck Florida's Big Bend coast as a Category 4 hurricane, Milton rapidly intensified into a hurricane and appeared to aim at Florida.

YAHOO!News · 7h

Storm set to hit Florida as Category 3 Hurricane Milton just week after Helene

Milton is due to turn into a Category 3 hurricane and make landfall on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 3h

Tropical Storm Milton Risks Hitting Florida as a Hurricane Midweek

Gulf Coast residents who are still reeling from Helene are told to prepare for a ‘dangerous’ situation’ as Milton gathers strength.

Inside Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in North Carolina

Reuters · 3h

Biden approves more troops to move to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he ordered another 500 active-duty troops to move into western North Carolina and assist with the response and recovery efforts after the deadly and devastating Hurricane Helene.

Politifact · 1d

Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts in North Carolina

Rescue workers from the Pamlico County rescue team are shown working in the aftermath of Helene the area of Chimney Rock, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Pamlico County Special Operations via AP) A surge of misinformation has bubbled up as federal and state agencies and officials have led relief efforts for people affected by Hurricane Helene’s deadly storm system.

CNET · 1d

Help Hurricane Helene Survivors and Impacted Communities: Donations, Relief Efforts and More

Western North Carolina, and parts of South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Here's how you can help.

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FEMA's Criswell dismisses 'ridiculous' Helene recovery falsehoods

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed recovery from Hurricane Helene and pushed back on baseless claims about the ...

Another major storm, Milton, due to hit Florida on heels of Helene

Florida on Sunday prepared for the state's largest evacuation since 2017 as Tropical Storm Milton intensified in the Gulf of ...

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Helene slammed Asheville’s homeless community. Aftermath poses ‘insurmountable’ challenges

Homeless people and groups who work with them are scrambling to find out who survived Helene and help those in need.

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Tillis says Helene damage in North Carolina "is more like Katrina"

Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said more resources are needed in parts of the state hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Helene flooding in NC stirs yellow jacket swarms, prompting distribution of Benadryl and EpiPens

Swarms of stinging insects in North Carolina are swarming those trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ...

FEMA chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’

The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal ...

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At North Carolina Churches After Helene, a Time to Grieve and a Time to Hope

Worshipers gathered on Sunday, many for the first time since the storm decimated their communities, “to cry and pray and ...

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Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything

Residents in North Carolina’s Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much ...

Free concert in Aiken raises money for storm victims of Helene

Aiken residents enjoyed free music Saturday, Oct. 5 at a benefit to raise money for local people impacted by Hurricane Helene ...

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Here’s how Asheville and North Carolinians are showing up for each other after Helene

Helene pummeled western North Carolina, many people have moved to offer a glimpse of hope to displaced residents.

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