Viral posts claiming FEMA and the federal government are taking donations and seizing supplies meant for those affected by Hurricane Helene are unfounded.
Apple has stressed that satellite messaging shouldn't be used in emergencies and says people should text emergency services using Emergency SOS via satellite.
Thousands of fleeing cars clogged Florida's highways ahead of the storm, but time for evacuations was running out Wednesday. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor noted that up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) of storm ...