FEMA Reactivated Rumors Response Site

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

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As L.A. fires burn, officials work to counter false rumors and misinformation

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reactivated its online rumor response site to address false claims about the agency as it responds to major disasters.

The Los Angeles Fire Department has also directly refuted falsehoods as it continues to respond to on X.

The rapid and direct response to false claims reflects a new approach to communicating with the public during disasters.

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