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Helene, Milton add to insurance woes

Experts say financial damages related to natural disasters have sharply increased

Salon

California rejects further SpaceX rocket launches after Musk’s ‘aggressive’ presidential race involvement

Questions have been raised as to whether actions by the space exploration company, owned by Musk, should be considered federal or private activity

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The devastation around Hurricanes Helene and Milton has been complicated further by false and misleading information, much of it politically motivated

The Independent UK

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North Carolina Man Says MAGA Dad-in-Law Rejecting FEMA Aid Over GOP-Fueled Conspiracy Theories: 'He Just Believes Trump'

A North Carolina man blames conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump for his father-in-law rejecting FEMA aid, despite struggling after Hurricane Helene.

Latin Times

FEMA Administrator Urges More Funding For Hurricane Recovery Efforts

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addresses financial challenges post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, emphasizing need for additional funding for long-term ...

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What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason

Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida

Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it

The Guardian - US

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Hurricane Milton: What are the conspiracy theories?

The death toll from the hurricane has risen to 16

Evening Standard

Harris accuses Trump of ‘playing politics’ with hurricane disaster relief

Remarks come amid criticism ex-president tried to exploit storms with lies and disinformation to gain edge in race

The Guardian - US

In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake

After Hurricane Helene, US state is dealing with the storm’s aftermath and fighting disinformation about its response.

Al Jazeera

Five Ways Your Boss Can Step Up in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

The IRS offers some tax advantages for employers that financially help their employees during federally declared disasters.

Kiplinger

Ron DeSantis Equates Hurricane Misinformation With Climate Change: 'This is on Both Sides'

"You kind of have some people think government can do this, and others think it's all because of fossil fuels," the governor added

Latin Times

Hurricane Milton has left two worlds in its wake. Elon Musk lives in one of them. The other is called reality

Remember when the existence of natural disasters wasn’t up for ‘debate’? It seems like a long time ago now, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

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FEMA Employees Rattled By Misinformation Amid Hurricane Response Efforts

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg highlights FEMA's efforts in restoring critical infrastructure and transportation post-hurricanes.

Latin Times

DeSantis Rejects Hurricane Help from Kamala Harris, Says She Has 'No Role in This Process'

Ron DeSantis has openly rejected Kamala Harris' involvement in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Milton.

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Floridians Must Apply Separately For Hurricane Relief For Each Storm.

Florida residents impacted by multiple hurricanes must apply for relief separately for each storm to access appropriate assistance and funding.

Reason

FEMA Should Stick to Disaster Recovery and Quit Social Engineering

Goal 1 of FEMA's strategic plan is to "instill equity as a foundation of emergency management."

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The Independent UK

Desperate man says hurricane-hit father-in-law refusing FEMA help after falling for Trump lie

Republicans have pushed misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts including bizarre allegations Democrats use weather-control technology to throw hurricanes at GOP voters

Roll Call

Helene, Milton wreckage puts spotlight on disaster loan program - Roll Call

Tussling has ratcheted up between the White House and GOP leaders over when Congress needs to return to take up emergency disaster relief.

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FEMA Seeks Additional Funds For Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas stresses the need for additional funding for FEMA's disaster response efforts.

The Guardian - US

Trump and his allies are whipping up a whirlwind of lies about the hurricanes

Trump and Vance see the natural disasters not as tragedies but as opportunities to advance their far-right conspiracy theories

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Vice President Harris: FEMA Has Resources To Address Hurricane Milton

Vice President Kamala Harris stresses FEMA's readiness for Hurricane Milton and calls for legislative support to enhance disaster response capabilities.

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FEMA Faces Staffing Challenges Impacting Long-Term Recovery Efforts

Former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate discusses ongoing staffing challenges at FEMA and their impact on emergency response efforts.

Latin Times

Here's What Florida Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Aid Are Saying About Hurricane Milton's Landfall

Most are echoing warnings and advice to residents from different authorities

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