In response to the increasing spread of false information during emergencies , Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) is taking significant steps to combat misleading rumors.
The agency emphasizes the importance of relying on accurate and verified information to ensure public safety and preparedness.
To help curb the spread of misinformation, FEMA recommends the following steps:
- Find trusted sources of information.
- Share information from trusted sources.
- Discourage others from sharing information from unverified sources.
Here are some rumors FEMA says are false
FEMA is blockading people in Florida and preventing evacuations : This rumor is completely false, it says. FEMA does not control traffic flow or conduct traffic stops, which are handled by local authorities.
FEMA only provides loans to disaster survivors : This is incorrect. FEMA provides grants that do not have to be paid back.
Applying multiple times for disaster assistance will speed up the process of being approved : This is incorrect. Submitting multiple applications can actually delay the process.