https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response#:~:text=Fact%3A,help%20available%20for%20different%20needs.&text=Rumor%3A%20FEMA%20is%20asking%20for%20cash%20donations%20and%20turning%20away%20volunteers. Rumor: FEMA does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance for Helene. Fact: FEMA has enough money right now for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs. October 3, 2024 Rumor: FEMA is asking for cash donations and turning away volunteers. Fact: This is false: FEMA does not ask for or generally accept any cash donations or volunteers for disaster response. We do encourage people who want to help to volunteer with or donate cash to reputable voluntary or charitable organizations. After a disaster, cash is often the best way to help as it provides the greatest flexibility for these reputable organizations working on the ground to purchase exactly what is needed. If you encounter someone claiming to represent FEMA and asking for donations, be careful as that is likely a scam. Government employees will never solicit money. Learn more about how to help after a disaster: How to Help After Hurricane Helene October 3, 2024 Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to support international efforts or border related issues. Fact: This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts. October 3, 2024
Rumor: FEMA is confiscating donations for survivors. Fact: Rumors about FEMA turning away donations, stopping trucks or vehicles with donations, confiscating and seizing supplies often spread after a disaster. These are all false. FEMA does not take donations and/or food from survivors or voluntary organizations. Donations of food, water, or other goods are handled by voluntary agencies who specialize in storing, sorting, cleaning, and distributing donated items. FEMA does not conduct vehicle stops or handle road closures with armed guards -- those are done by local law enforcement. October 3, 2024
Rumor: FEMA will only provide $750 to disaster survivors to support their recovery. Fact: This is false. One type of assistance that is often approved quickly after you apply is Serious Needs Assistance, which is $750 to help pay for essential items like food, water, baby formula, breastfeeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies. There are other forms of assistance that you may qualify to receive once you apply for disaster assistance. As your application continues to be reviewed, you may still receive additional forms of assistance for other needs such as support for temporary housing and home repair costs. Learn more about the types of assistance available. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application and what you qualify for, contact us at 1-800-621-3362 to speak with a FEMA representative. October 3, 2024
When North Carolinians endured a disastrous hurricane while Trump was president, the Governor of N C asked for assistance, Trump approved 1% of what was needed. You support that?!!!! Shameful.
Trump refused to give California wildfire aid until told how many people there voted for him, ex-aide says Former White House advisers said Trump hesitated as president to provide disaster aid to California because of the state’s Democratic leanings. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/03/helene-trump-politics-natural-disaster-00182419
批多少钱是国会说的，议长现在放议员们的假，要11月份才回来投票要不要给多钱 Speaker Johnson says Congress has provided funds for Helene response Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday said Congress has already authorized the disaster relief funds needed for the immediate response to Helene, the storm that has ravaged multiple states from Florida up through western North Carolina and Tennessee. Speaking at the New York Stock Exchange before delivering remarks on his economic agenda, Johnson noted a replenishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund was included in a three-month stopgap government funding bill that Congress passed, and that President Biden signed into law, last week. “Congress has previously provided the funds it [FEMA] needs to respond, so we will make sure that those resources are appropriately allocated,” Johnson said. Johnson’s comments come a day after President Biden said that he may request that Congress return from recess to pass a supplemental relief bill, saying his “expectation” is to ask for more money to fund Helene relief efforts. “That is something I may have to request, but no decisions are made yet,” Biden said Monday when asked if he would ask Congress to return to pass the bill. Lawmakers departed Washington last week after passing the stopgap government funding bill and are not scheduled to return until after the November election.
Lindsey Graham on Hurricane Helene: I've been going all over South Carolina, like most people I have not slept much but look what's going on in Israel.. We have to help our friends to keep the war over there from coming over here pic.twitter.com/6wNaRnsF6X — Acyn (@Acyn) October 4, 2024
Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to support international efforts or border related issues. Fact: This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts. October 3, 2024
FEMA added: “FEMA has enough money right now for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs.” FEMA did administer $640 million in grants from Customs and Border Protection in 2024 and about $364 million in 2023 to cities and counties that serve migrants. However, that program called the Shelter and Services Program, or SSP, is separate from FEMA’s disaster relief fund which is more than $20 billion.
GOP Sen. Tillis: I'm impressed. They're doing a great job. We're working together and I'm pretty proud of the effort that's been done pic.twitter.com/MxNG56Yt8u — Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) October 5, 2024
Rumor: FEMA does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance for Helene.
Fact: FEMA has enough money right now for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs. October 3, 2024 Rumor: FEMA is asking for cash donations and turning away volunteers.
Fact: This is false: FEMA does not ask for or generally accept any cash donations or volunteers for disaster response. We do encourage people who want to help to volunteer with or donate cash to reputable voluntary or charitable organizations. After a disaster, cash is often the best way to help as it provides the greatest flexibility for these reputable organizations working on the ground to purchase exactly what is needed. If you encounter someone claiming to represent FEMA and asking for donations, be careful as that is likely a scam. Government employees will never solicit money. Learn more about how to help after a disaster: How to Help After Hurricane Helene October 3, 2024
Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to support international efforts or border related issues. Fact: This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts. October 3, 2024
Rumor: FEMA is confiscating donations for survivors.
Fact: Rumors about FEMA turning away donations, stopping trucks or vehicles with donations, confiscating and seizing supplies often spread after a disaster. These are all false.
FEMA does not take donations and/or food from survivors or voluntary organizations. Donations of food, water, or other goods are handled by voluntary agencies who specialize in storing, sorting, cleaning, and distributing donated items.
FEMA does not conduct vehicle stops or handle road closures with armed guards -- those are done by local law enforcement. October 3, 2024
Rumor: FEMA will only provide $750 to disaster survivors to support their recovery.
Fact: This is false. One type of assistance that is often approved quickly after you apply is Serious Needs Assistance, which is $750 to help pay for essential items like food, water, baby formula, breastfeeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies. There are other forms of assistance that you may qualify to receive once you apply for disaster assistance. As your application continues to be reviewed, you may still receive additional forms of assistance for other needs such as support for temporary housing and home repair costs. Learn more about the types of assistance available. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application and what you qualify for, contact us at 1-800-621-3362 to speak with a FEMA representative. October 3, 2024
对某个群体看官网当然难， 新闻的获取只能 来自微信和大纪元
你要知道造谣是黄川的天性，不造谣不开口说话的
在外面的人用网络证明可以申请救济，， 难道不明白里面的人连电都没有了？
我对灾情不了解， 但是楼主等于放屁啊。 实际上， 出事了需要的是人和物资， 就得人民军队爱人民冲上去干活发东西。。 任何申请都是它妈的王八蛋骗人的。。
话别说太满 万一轮到你 你可要挺住 千万别申请啊！ 去的临时居所 旅店没电没网？ 不然网上疯传的这些视频怎么来的？
人去了，车也去了，连骡子都去了。来电来网了就可以申请。
别太激动了，整天有人要害自己，被害妄想症, 伤身。
Trump refused to give California wildfire aid until told how many people there voted for him, ex-aide says Former White House advisers said Trump hesitated as president to provide disaster aid to California because of the state’s Democratic leanings. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/03/helene-trump-politics-natural-disaster-00182419
批多少钱是国会说的，议长现在放议员们的假，要11月份才回来投票要不要给多钱
Speaker Johnson says Congress has provided funds for Helene response Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday said Congress has already authorized the disaster relief funds needed for the immediate response to Helene, the storm that has ravaged multiple states from Florida up through western North Carolina and Tennessee. Speaking at the New York Stock Exchange before delivering remarks on his economic agenda, Johnson noted a replenishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund was included in a three-month stopgap government funding bill that Congress passed, and that President Biden signed into law, last week. “Congress has previously provided the funds it [FEMA] needs to respond, so we will make sure that those resources are appropriately allocated,” Johnson said. Johnson’s comments come a day after President Biden said that he may request that Congress return from recess to pass a supplemental relief bill, saying his “expectation” is to ask for more money to fund Helene relief efforts. “That is something I may have to request, but no decisions are made yet,” Biden said Monday when asked if he would ask Congress to return to pass the bill. Lawmakers departed Washington last week after passing the stopgap government funding bill and are not scheduled to return until after the November election.
昨天听NPR， 采访的当地人，说基本上都是local 自救
你是说这里三个gop州长在说谎话？
我当时在，没有听说发1000现金
但救灾款是国土安全部老大自己说的，人家也没说用完，说的是应该不够今年的飓风season，大家让他拿出给非移的钱先用，他说不行啊。
赞研究精神！
750 是kamala同志说的，但是她可以说这是第一笔钱， 后面还有
大家静观，如果后面还有的话，那就好
如果没有了，那确实对待灾民不如对待非移
同没有听说发1000现金，估计是杜撰的
不过后来发放的补贴确实还不少，知道有中国留学生申请也拿到了虽然不qualified，好像只要有SSN和之前的地址就行
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/jD15Z4WT23o 对于感兴趣的同学可以自己看。
你自己读不来英文吗，一张嘴就说别人蠢？ 你聪明在哪里？
自己不能看帖子里英文第一段写的就是有谣言说没钱了，FEMA 不就在辟谣吗？
飓风季到十一月就过去了
What the heck? 那你应该宣扬说人民解放军救灾又快又好，而不是造谣说没钱。
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https://x.com/acyn/status/1842016786512019943
FEMA的预算和国土部的救灾完全是两块，FEMA救灾预算大的多
国土部那块很小，是救助难民的，根本和FEMA救灾没有影响，是NY Post几个右派媒体故意混淆，说是没钱了
Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to support international efforts or border related issues. Fact: This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts. October 3, 2024
别打脸
$750 per house hold（一个家）， 还不是一个人啊 :-(
那些说什么$750的还是消停一下吧，不要传谣，导致一些可以去申请帮助的而不去申请。
FEMA added: “FEMA has enough money right now for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs.”
FEMA did administer $640 million in grants from Customs and Border Protection in 2024 and about $364 million in 2023 to cities and counties that serve migrants. However, that program called the Shelter and Services Program, or SSP, is separate from FEMA’s disaster relief fund which is more than $20 billion.
这750居然是每家，我以为是每人呢，果然是不如一个非法移民的一个人1000，哀叹
非常赞同是同一伙人，华人上我帮忙具像化一下，就是黄右
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https://x.com/kamalahq/status/1842369952621252994
原来网上说的是政府的钱不够支持到今年飓风season结束的。现在政府回复的说是对Helene还有钱，没说下一场飓风还有钱不。
当时确实是一个国内过去的高中生说的，看来确实有杜撰的成分。