As the road to recovery begins, the federal government's response has been hampered by considerable politicization and misinformation, mostly online. Claims made by some Republicans have alleged that FEMA has no funds for hurricane recovery due to spending on migrants, which FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has stated is false. The misinformation has reached a level that Criswell described as the worst she has seen, impacting survivors' willingness to seek help and hindering the morale of responders.
Criswell emphasized that FEMA has the funding necessary to support recovery efforts, countering the narrative being pushed by some political figures. She remarked that conspiracy theories surrounding the hurricane response are harmful not just to victims seeking assistance but also to the groups working tirelessly on the ground. This politically charged atmosphere complicates the vital work of recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
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