Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton have been met with a flood of misinformation, severely complicating recovery efforts in affected regions, particularly North Carolina. Disinformation stemming from various sources, including influential figures like Musk and Trump, has exacerbated the crisis, leading to a dangerous spread of conspiracy theories regarding government response and disaster management. Both Democrats and Republicans are calling out the harmful impact of these falsehoods, with lawmakers within the Republican Party condemning their own members for contributing to the misinformation. FEMA officials have publicly denied accusations related to politicizing disaster response, while experts warn that such toxic lies not only hinder relief efforts but also pose life-threatening consequences. As the fog of disaster deepens, the imperative for aggressive pushback against misinformation grows increasingly urgent.