The fallout from Hurricane Helene has been compounded by disinformation circulating in social media, undermining efforts to deliver accurate information and aid to devastated communities.
Bryan King, chairman of Rutherford County, emphasized the absurdity of conspiracy theories around lithium mining, pointing out that 'the only lithium for sale in Rutherford County is at the local Lowes stores in a 9-volt battery.'
Disaster management expert Samantha Montano expressed concern about the prevalence of misinformation, stating, 'I cannot think of another acute disaster where there has been this much misinformation.'
As communities like Chimney Rock and Lake Lure remain isolated from essential services post-Hurricane Helene, the spread of rumors disrupts crucial recovery efforts after the storm's destruction.
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