US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories ReutersTennessee mayor on FEMA attacks post-Helene: ‘Quit spreading those rumors’ The HillWith misinformation swirling in Hurricane Helene’s wake, officials urge residents to ‘stop this conspiracy theory junk’ CNNHelene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina Raleigh News & ObserverFEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation The Washington Post