Hurricanes

Email From a Volunteer Physician in Texas Who is Critical of the Conduct and Attitudes of Some Survivors-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor is from a doctor named Richard…

The Crocodile (or alligator) Combing the Waters of New Orleans Looking for People to Eat-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: The email comes with pictures of a huge crocodile saying that…

Petition to President Bush to Lower Gas and Diesel Prices in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina–Grass Roots Effort! Summary of eRumor: This is a petition for you to add your…

An eRumor says that during the week that Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, a homosexual event called “Southern Decadence Day” was due to take place in New Orleans.

Storm Pictures of Hurricane Katrina-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: An email that includes several storm pictures alleged to be of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Truth: None of these pictures…

Gas Rationing is Planned in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This is an email that started shortly after Hurricane Katrina in the United States saying that an…

The American Red Cross is Donating Fifty Cents for Every Fifty Emails Forwarded for Victims of Hurricane Katrina–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: There are a couple of versions of this eRumor.…

Murders and Rapes and Killings among Hurricane Survivors in the Superdome and In Baton Rouge–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: One of the more alarming stories to come out of New Orleans…

Help the Victims of the Tsunami-Be Generous, but Be Cautious! Summary of eRumor: Various emails asking for support for victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast of the United…

Picture of President Bush and His Father Fishing in New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email is frequently titled, “Bush’s vacation.” Attached is a picture of President…