FEMA RUMOR CONTROL PAGE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a rumor control page on their website regarding Hurricane Michael to address several rumors including one that says the federal government isn’t responding when, in fact, FEMA currently has nearly 1,500 staff deployed in support of Hurricane Michael. Another rumor is that FEMA is writing checks to survivors at points of hurricane supply distribution, but the truth is FEMA is not writing checks to survivors in person at any location. Another rumor is that FEMA is handing out vouchers for hotels, but FEMA does not use vouchers for hotels.  If hotels or motels are used they are paid directly by FEMA and survivors do not receive vouchers. For additional information go to the FEMA website.