Fact-Checking Florida's Hurricane Misinformation Storm

With Hurricane Milton approaching Florida's Gulf Coast, misinformation about weather control and relief efforts spreads. Claims of government-engineered storms, FEMA's supposed loans, and misinterpreted public officials' statements have gained traction online. Experts and agencies have debunked these conspiracy theories as unfounded, emphasizing the power and unpredictability of hurricanes.

As Hurricane Milton looms over Florida's Gulf Coast, false information about relief efforts and government weather control is finding new life online. Claims range from FEMA loans to governmental weather manipulation theories.

Some conspiracy theorists suggest hurricanes are engineered. Experts insist this is impossible, as technologies like HAARP and cloud seeding show no capacity to alter such massive storms. Meanwhile, FEMA has confirmed its emergency payments are not loans, addressing rumors that spread widely on social media.

Official statements, including President Biden's advice on COVID-19 vaccinations, have been misinterpreted as storm preparation tips. These are debunked narratives that agencies are actively countering, reinforcing the importance of relying on verified sources during natural disasters.

(With inputs from agencies.)