FEMA visits resume in North Carolina after threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resumed visits in North Carolina following alleged threats targeting the agency’s personnel, according to agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. “We now have resumed all normal operations,
What to know about FEMA efforts in North Carolina after reported threats lead to an arrest
Amid reports of militia involvement, the agency told CNN it was the subject of several threats and the alleged threat from the man later arrested was the main one it was aware of when it decided to pull back on outreach.
FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation
Officials say federal disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits as part of hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina
North Carolina man arrested for threats against Jewish organization
A North Carolina man was arrested for making threats against a Jewish organization in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
FEMA resumes door-to-door work in North Carolina after pause due to threats
FEMA said on Tuesday that it has continued its door-to-door visits in North Carolina following allegations of threats to its personnel in some locations that were hit by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina man accused of threatening FEMA employees working on hurricane recovery
As baseless conspiracy theories continue to spread after hurricanes Helene and Milton, targeting of emergency responders has not been an anomaly.
FEMA resumes North Carolina door-to-door visits after threats against government workers
FEMA's administrator says disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits during their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, after a temporary suspension amid threat reports.
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Cooper describes ‘all-hands-on-deck’ Helene response in NC, blasts disinformation
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FEMA chief tours areas hit by Milton; Volusia-Flagler counties were not on the agenda
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