How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene

The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.

How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A palm tree next to the beach before Hurricane Milton

The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.

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