Posts about facebook Hurricane Helen victims claim $750 in government aid they are receiving from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a loan.

Verdict: False

The money victims receive is in the form of grants, not loans.

Fact check:

FEMA officials announced that approximately $344 million worth of aid has been distributed to areas affected by Hurricane Helen. press release From the agency. The release claims that relief supplies have been delivered to 375,000 households and that 8,000 local workers have assisted.

Multiple posts on social media claim that the $750 in direct financial aid is a loan that must be repaid. “There’s more bad news. $750 is 1 post about “Loan” × Read.

That claim is false. FEMA official website It states that the money is a grant unless it meets certain criteria. This $750 is provided by FEMA.If you need serious help” is a plan that allows recipients to purchase essential items such as disaster prevention supplies. The site says the funding is the first payment that FEMA will use to determine eligibility for those applying for larger grants.

Other users claim that if you don’t return this money, FEMA will seize your property. According to FEMA official websitewhich is also incorrect.

Please pay attention to the small details before accepting any “help” from. @fema If you don’t return the money, whether it’s $1 or $750, they’ll stop your property! They’re not here to help, they’re here for land grabbing and even more sinister purposes. It is! Know your enemy! pic.twitter.com/hiV47nnopI

— eyeoftheSTORM (@eyeoftheSTORMsd) October 7, 2024

If you are in an affected area and need assistance, FEMA recommends applying for a grant as soon as possible so funds can be dispersed. This can be done by following these steps: disaster assistance.gov Or use the FEMA app.

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