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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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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Cooler temps and rain chances on the way

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VERIFY

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you bought or rented a generator because of Hurricane Ian

Yes, more than 60 meat products have been recalled for listeria concerns

Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.

Don’t use a generator in the rain, unless you have a suitable cover

No, a Facebook post claiming people can get $3k to help with Hurricane Ian cleanup isn’t legit

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No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian

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