🇺🇸 Hurricane Helene's devastating impact: At least 89 lives lost
🇺🇸 Hurricane Helene's devastating impact: At least 89 lives lost across five states, millions without power, and damage estimates ranging from $15B to $100B+
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Hurricane Helene's devastating impact: At least 89 lives lost across five states, millions without power, and damage estimates ranging from $15B to $100B+. South Carolina suffers highest toll with 25 fatalities. Widespread flooding, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced communities from Florida to Virginia as Southeast U.S. begins arduous recovery process.
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The New York Times:
In North Carolina, a Race to Provide Relief Amid an ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’
In one hard-hit town, helicopters were dropping food from overhead at a church and a Harley-Davidson shop. North Carolina officials said more than 200 people have been rescued, including 119 people on Saturday by the National Guard. There were 45 search-and-rescue teams working, with help from 19 states and the federal government. Meanwhile, residents were scrambling to find basic necessities and cell service to reach family and friends.
In North Carolina, a Race to Provide Relief Amid an ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’
In one hard-hit town, helicopters were dropping food from overhead at a church and a Harley-Davidson shop. North Carolina officials said more than 200 people have been rescued, including 119 people on Saturday by the National Guard. There were 45 search-and-rescue teams working, with help from 19 states and the federal government. Meanwhile, residents were scrambling to find basic necessities and cell service to reach family and friends.
More:
USA.gov, The Weather Channel, PBS, CBS, BBC, AP, The Guardian, CNN
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Destruction in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. Town of Chimney Rock Decimated.
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Mudslides caused by Hurricane Helene flood through eastern Tennessee
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Bluesky
Size comparison between Hurricane Helene and Saturn's moon Helene
— Jason Perry (@volcanopele.bsky.social) September 27, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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Some heavy duty supply chain risk in Helene:
— Kelly Hereid (@kellyhereid.bsky.social) September 30, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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Goddamn
— Dave Levitan (@davelevitan.bsky.social) September 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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