In this Ford News episode, Johnathan and Brian do a deep dive into what is true and what isn't about the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. From the lies being told by Trump and MAGA, to what FEMA and other organizations are doing to help the people of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. 

All of this as another hurricane (Milton) heads towards the west coast of Florida. 

Governor Bill Lee

Gov. Lee Provides Update on Multi-Agency Response to Hurricane Helene (tn.gov)

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton live updates: Storm targets battered Florida (usatoday.com)

Understanding Hurricane Category 3 - What It Means and How It Impacts Us | HowStuffWorks

Hurricane Center warns new Tropical Storm Milton could target Florida as major hurricane (msn.com)

FEMA SSP Shelter Service Program 

Fact Check: Did Biden-Harris Migrant Spending Drain FEMA Hurricane Budget? - Newsweek

Trump's False Claims

Trump’s False Claims About FEMA’s Response to Hurricane Helene - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

National Guard Response

Over 6,700 Guard troops deployed to assist with Helene response (federalnewsnetwork.com)

FEMA Response 

Hurricane Helene | USAGov

FEMA funding and assistance 

Individual Assistance | FEMA.gov

Ukraine 

$113 billion: Where the US investment in Ukraine aid has gone | CNN Politics

U.S. Aid to Ukraine, Explained - FactCheck.org

Republicans vote to shut down government, FEMA relief 

Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Relief Before Helene Battered Their Home States (msn.com)

Federal government shutdown news, House votes with funding expiring November 17 | CNN Politics

 Republicans against Hurricane funds

Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Before Helene Hit - Newsweek