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there is a whole thing on twitter about FEMA blocking aid, rescue helicopterss and shit. all based on "sources" texts to Loomer, Elon Musk, etc.
edit for better sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/after-deluge-lies-misinformation-hoaxes-helene-cloud-recovery-114526147
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/fema-helene-donations-verify-10-3-2024/275-7f7c29c9-dcf0-4f1a-91e4-ead1aa4dd4d5
edit 2, from fema directly:
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response
Some of the "rumors" addressed on FEMA's site certainly sound dumb as hell.
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