Hurricane Helen wreaked havoc; 93 dead, millions without power
Deaths have been reported in several states, including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
Florida: Hurricane Helen's devastation in the Southeast has left 93 dead, millions without power and many families trapped in floodwaters, CNN reports. Deaths have been reported in several states, including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. In North Carolina, county and state officials have confirmed at least 36 deaths. In South Carolina, at least 25 people have lost their lives, including two firefighters in Saluda County, officials reported. In Georgia, at least 17 people have died as a result of the tornado in the Alamo, according to a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp.
County and state officials in North Carolina have confirmed 36 deaths, while 25 people have died in South Carolina, including two firefighters in Saluda County. In Georgia, a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp reported at least 17 deaths, while two were killed by the tornado in the Alamo.
In North Carolina, county and state officials have confirmed 36 deaths, while in South Carolina, 25 people have lost their lives, including two firefighters in Saluda County, news agency ANI reported. In Georgia, a spokesman for Governor Brian Kemp reported at least 17 deaths, while the tornado in the Alamo claimed two lives.
In Florida, at least 11 people have died, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday, including several people who drowned in Pinellas County. Two people died in Virginia, officials said Sunday, and two people died in Tennessee, CNN reported.
Buncombe County in North Carolina has received about 600 missing person reports through online forms as of Sunday, according to County Manager Avril Pinder.
At the same time, US President Joe Biden has assured that his administration is working closely with state and local officials to provide the necessary support and resources to communities affected by Hurricane Helen.
Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Joe Biden wrote, “I have been kept informed by my team and my administration is in constant contact with state and local officials in the wake of Hurricane Helen. The support and resources they need. As we continue to support response and recovery efforts, we will ensure that no resource is spared to ensure communities can quickly begin the road to rebuilding.”
My team is keeping me informed of the ongoing response efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helen, and my administration is in constant contact with state and local officials to ensure communities have the support and resources they need.
As we continue to support the response and…
— President Biden (@POTUS) 29 September 2024
“Jill and I are praying for the people who lost loved ones to Hurricane Helen and for those whose homes, businesses and communities were affected by this terrible storm,” the post continued.
(ANI input)