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Hurricane Ian could bring some rain to East TN as it continues on path toward the Carolinas
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Extreme Weather
Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.
Extreme Weather
Don’t use a generator in the rain, unless you have a suitable cover
Rain can damage a generator and lead to electrocution. But generators should not be used indoors, either, due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Weather
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.
Extreme Weather
No, this video of a seal is not from Florida during Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of a huge elephant seal lumbering down a sidewalk is from Chile in 2020, not Florida in 2022.
Extreme Weather
No, a video showing people on a balcony with drinks as lightning strikes was not taken during Hurricane Ian
The VERIFY team fact-checks a video claiming to have come from Hurricane Ian. Here is what is true and false.
Extreme Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Extreme Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
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.
Extreme Weather
Don’t use a generator in the rain, unless you have a suitable cover
Rain can damage a generator and lead to electrocution. But generators should not be used indoors, either, due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Weather
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.
Extreme Weather
No, this video of a seal is not from Florida during Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of a huge elephant seal lumbering down a sidewalk is from Chile in 2020, not Florida in 2022.
Extreme Weather
No, a video showing people on a balcony with drinks as lightning strikes was not taken during Hurricane Ian
The VERIFY team fact-checks a video claiming to have come from Hurricane Ian. Here is what is true and false.
Extreme Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Extreme Weather
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.
Weather
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.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
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.
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