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

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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.
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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.

Judge orders unfreezing of assets for Sam Randazzo, former Ohio regulator accused of taking bribe in FirstEnergy scandal

Cleveland-based nonprofit receives national recognition for college success

FORECAST | Breezy weekend ahead

11 p.m. weather forecast for Sept. 30, 2022

Cleveland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Cleveland, Oh | WKYC.com

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

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

Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’

Viral video of Shepard Smith giving dire hurricane warning is actually from 2016

Hurricane Ian: Fact-checking images and videos claiming to show scenes from storm

No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

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

Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms

Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception

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