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4 paź 2024 · Spokespersons from FEMA have taken to social media to ask users not to spread misinformation and tune to official outlets for information. There are many dangerous, misleading rumors spreading about #Helene response, which can actively prevent survivors from getting help.
5 paź 2024 · A social media claim alleges that the 'North Carolina State Police' warned of arresting federal employees obstructing Hurricane Helene aid. However, North Carolina only has the State Highway Patrol. On top of that, there is no official order for the same, making the claim unsubstantiated.
9 paź 2024 · Lead Stories searched for recent news stories mentioning "NC State police" and "arresting federal employees" on Google News, and other than two fact checks, we found no actual news reports, credible sources or documents that would confirm the claim (archived here).
5 paź 2024 · There is no evidence to support the existence of any "NC State Police" or that they issued a warning about arresting federal employees for obstructing Hurricane Helene's aid. Furthermore, the posts on social media are baseless, lacking any official statement from relevant authorities.
10 paź 2024 · There is no evidence that sheriffs in North Carolina arrested officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), contrary to narratives shared online accusing FEMA of blocking...
15 paź 2024 · Federal Emergency Management Agency crews were forced to relocate due to a reported armed threat against workers, first reported by The Washington Post. FEMA said later on Monday that it would...
5 paź 2024 · Emergency officials responding to the Hurricane Helene disaster in Western North Carolina say false rumors on social media are impeding their efforts to help tens of thousands of people in need.
