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Money
No, completely closing vents isn’t a reliable way to save money on central heating
Money
No, closing vents in unused rooms is not a reliable way to save money on heating costs
Completely closing vents won’t net you significant savings on your heating bill, and it might even increase your energy costs instead.
Weather
No, it cannot be too cold to snow
Snowfall is less likely, but still possible, in extremely cold conditions.
Joe Biden
No, Biden didn’t advise people who were concerned about winter heating bills to buy solar panels
Biden was talking about a tax credit for solar panels in the Inflation Reduction Act, not telling Americans to buy the panels to cut down on winter heating bills.
Weather
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal spike in “flesh-eating” bacteria cases is related to wound infections.
Extreme Weather
Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their Naples, Florida, building.
Extreme Weather
Photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real but there are some fake ones of it
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their Naples, Florida, building.
Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A video showing students walking on top of benches to avoid floodwaters wasn’t taken in Florida or after Hurricane Ian struck. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Extreme Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A viral TikTok claiming to show a Florida school open despite massive flooding wasn’t from Hurricane Ian or from Florida. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Extreme Weather
You may be eligible for reimbursement if you bought or rented a generator because of Hurricane Ian
People who purchased or rented a generator as a result of Hurricane Ian may be eligible to receive a reimbursement from FEMA if they meet certain requirements.
Extreme Weather
Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.
Only four hurricanes were at Category 5 strength when they made landfall in the mainland U.S. Ian and Katrina aren’t on the list.
Money
No, closing vents in unused rooms is not a reliable way to save money on heating costs
Completely closing vents won’t net you significant savings on your heating bill, and it might even increase your energy costs instead.
Weather
No, it cannot be too cold to snow
Snowfall is less likely, but still possible, in extremely cold conditions.
Joe Biden
No, Biden didn’t advise people who were concerned about winter heating bills to buy solar panels
Biden was talking about a tax credit for solar panels in the Inflation Reduction Act, not telling Americans to buy the panels to cut down on winter heating bills.
Weather
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal spike in “flesh-eating” bacteria cases is related to wound infections.
Extreme Weather
Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their Naples, Florida, building.
Extreme Weather
Photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real but there are some fake ones of it
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their Naples, Florida, building.
Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A video showing students walking on top of benches to avoid floodwaters wasn’t taken in Florida or after Hurricane Ian struck. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Extreme Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A viral TikTok claiming to show a Florida school open despite massive flooding wasn’t from Hurricane Ian or from Florida. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Extreme Weather
You may be eligible for reimbursement if you bought or rented a generator because of Hurricane Ian
People who purchased or rented a generator as a result of Hurricane Ian may be eligible to receive a reimbursement from FEMA if they meet certain requirements.
Extreme Weather
Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.
Only four hurricanes were at Category 5 strength when they made landfall in the mainland U.S. Ian and Katrina aren’t on the list.
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