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No, a Facebook post claiming people can get $3k to help with Hurricane Ian cleanup isn’t legit
Viral Facebook posts claiming people can get paid to help with Hurricane Ian cleanup is a hoax. The phone number associated with the post is from a song.
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.
Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’
Photos and videos show Tampa Bay empty of water during Hurricane Ian. This is due to a phenomenon called “reverse storm surge,” experts explain.
Viral video of Shepard Smith giving dire hurricane warning is actually from 2016
The viral clip shows Shepard Smith, who left Fox News in 2019, discussing the path of Hurricane Matthew, which hit the East Coast in October 2016.
Hurricane Ian: Fact-checking images and videos claiming to show scenes from storm
The VERIFY team is fact-checking images and videos that have come from Hurricane Ian. Here is what is true and false.
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No, this video of a seal is not from Florida during Hurricane Ian
No, a video showing people on a balcony with drinks as lightning strikes was not taken during Hurricane Ian
No, President Biden didn’t say to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
Do gas prices always go down right before federal elections?
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Effect of Student Debt Relief on Taxpayers | Expert Interview with Andrew Lautz
It's safe to get the flu shot and omicron booster shot at the same time
No, this video of a seal is not from Florida during Hurricane Ian
No, a video showing people on a balcony with drinks as lightning strikes was not taken during Hurricane Ian
No, President Biden didn’t say to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
Do gas prices always go down right before federal elections?
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Effect of Student Debt Relief on Taxpayers | Expert Interview with Andrew Lautz
It's safe to get the flu shot and omicron booster shot at the same time
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Yes, more than 60 meat products have been recalled for listeria concerns
More than 87,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products distributed by Behrmann Meat and Processing have been recalled for possible listeria contamination.
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Yes, more than 60 meat products have been recalled for listeria concerns
More than 87,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products distributed by Behrmann Meat and Processing have been recalled for possible listeria contamination.
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
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