U.S. FEMA official concerned about China and Russia spreading disinformation after disasters.

FEMA chief "very concerned" about disinformation from U.S. adversaries after disasters "It's creating so much difficulty .... because it's created this level of distrust." Niala Boodhoo Axios

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell told Axios on the sidelines of COP28 on Monday that she is "very concerned" about the ability of U.S. adversaries to spread disinformation and sow distrust in the wake of natural disasters in the U.S.

... She pointed to misinformation and disinformation spread by nation-state actors — namely, China and Russia —  following this year's devastating fires in Maui and train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio.

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