Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation across the southeastern United States, resulting in over 150 fatalities and significant damage. Recovery efforts are underway, with military assistance and community support mobilized, while the long-term impact on infrastructure and climate change is being assessed.

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Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, particularly impacting the Carolinas and Georgia, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. The death toll from the storm has reached at least 166, with ongoing recovery efforts revealing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure [https://abc7chicago.com/post/hurricane-helene-death-toll-now-least-166-president-joe-biden-plans-visit-ravaged-carolinas/15383573/]. Areas such as Asheville, North Carolina, experienced devastating flooding and business destruction, leaving many residents displaced and without essential services [https://nola.com/news/business/hurricane-helene-flooded-destroyed-asheville-nc-businesses-owned-by-3-new-orleanians/article_26724d7c-8022-11ef-af59-8bb90a1a5159.html].

In the aftermath, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris planned visits to the affected regions to assess damage and express support for recovery [https://nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-heads-carolinas-kamala-harris-georgia-view-hurricane-helene-dama-rcna173520]. Recovery efforts are projected to cost billions and may take years, particularly as utility companies estimate prolonged power outages [https://startribune.com/biden-estimates-recovery-could-cost-billions-ahead-of-visit-to-helene-raved-carolinas/601155494].

The storm also caused disruption to everyday life, as illustrated by personal accounts of families stranded without power or communication [https://people.com/bachelorette-party-stranded-without-cell-service-or-power-for-days-after-hurricane-helene-hit-8721705]. Additionally, the federal government is focused on providing necessary supplies and support to the affected communities, with national response efforts underway [https://cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-helene-how-to-help/].

Overall, Hurricane Helene's impacts are being felt across numerous sectors, and ongoing recovery efforts highlight the resilience of affected communities as they navigate the challenges posed by such a catastrophic event [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-helene-how-to-help/].

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MJ Lenderman Postpones Several Tour Dates Due to Hurricane Helene Damage

Pitchfork - 55 hours ago - Western North Carolina, where the musician and most of his bandmates are from, experienced severe flooding and destruction

Rescue and recovery extend deeper into areas ravaged by Helene

Washington Post - 56 hours ago - At least 147 have died as a result of Helene, but officials say the death toll will remain fluid, with many only saying they expect numbers to rise.

Map Shows Interstates Being 'Closed for Months' After Hurricane Helene

Newsweek - 56 hours ago - Two major interstates connecting Tennessee and North Carolina were catastrophically damaged during the storm.

'I am now listening:' Harris takes in Helene's devastation and scenes of lives upended in Georgia

postgazettecom - 57 hours ago - Biden was heading to North Carolina and South Carolina, while Harris was going to Georgia.

Morgan Wallen Foundation Donates $500k to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

The Epoch Times - 57 hours ago - The singer’s charity is aiding the American Red Cross’s efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: 1,000 North Carolina-Based Soldiers Directed To Assist With Recovery In Southern States

Forbes - 57 hours ago - At least 1.2 million people are still without power nearly a week after Hurricane Helene made landfall, and hundreds are still missing.

Biden, Harris head to battered southeastern US after Hurricane Helene

Al Jazeera - 57 hours ago - The US president and vice president are visiting the Carolinas and Georgia, where more than one million lack power.

Survivors Say Impact Plastics Factory in Tennessee Made Them Stay at Work in Flood

The Daily Beast - 57 hours ago - A local district attorney is investigating the company after three of its workers were reported dead and a further three remain missing.

How to Help Hurricane Helene Survivors: Donations, Relief Efforts and More

CNET - 57 hours ago - Western North Carolina and parts of South Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Here's how you can help.

Did Tennessee’s Impact Plastics Factory Ignore Hurricane Helene Warnings? What To Know As State Investigates.

Forbes - 58 hours ago - Eleven employees of Tennessee’s Impact Plastics were swept away by Hurricane Helene’s flooding—two have been confirmed dead and four are still missing.

Biden sending up to 1,000 troops to North Carolina and other Helene disaster zones

Washington Examiner - 58 hours ago - Hurricane Helene claimed at least 166 lives, and over 1.2 million people across Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia remain without power.

Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is

Wired - 58 hours ago - Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered.

Help Hurricane Helene victims

Boston Globe - 58 hours ago - Many relief organizations recommend sending cash over supplies to ensure the flexibility of resources.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is rightfully flamed for abandoning her state as Hurricane Helene terrorizes Georgia

The Mary Sue - 58 hours ago - Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene pulled a page straight out of the Ted Cruz playbook and decided to peace out on her constituents who are currently

Hurricane Helene death toll: As many as 10,000 die in following years

Boston Globe - 58 hours ago - Hurricanes in the United States end up hundreds of times deadlier than the government calculates, contributing to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation's wars.

Trump — who has $4 billion — is now asking other people to donate to Helene relief

Alternet - 58 hours ago - Former President Donald Trump, who is one of the wealthiest men in the United States, is sending money to Hurricane Helene victims. The catch? The actual relief funds are coming from other people.The Independent reported that the ex-president recently put his name on a "Trump-authorized fundraiser" ...

Tennessee investigating after 11 workers swept away in Helene's flooding

Los Angeles Times - 59 hours ago - Tennessee authorities are looking into the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Is a Renowned Live Music Town. Helene’s Floods Devastated Its Venues

Rolling Stone - 59 hours ago - The flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, has decimated the music town's venues and stages.

Authorities investigating Impact Plastics in Tennessee after workers died in flooding

USA Today - 59 hours ago - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into claims denied by Impact Plastics that managers did not let workers go. Several were swept away.

In The Days After Hurricane Helene, Not One Of The Biden-Harris Cabinet Visited

The Federalist - 59 hours ago - Not a single Biden-Harris cabinet official was on the ground in Helene disaster areas, and none expressed an intention to visit.

Biden heads to Carolinas to survey damage from Helene

CBS News - 59 hours ago - President Biden will travel to North and South Carolina Wednesday for a first-hand look at the destruction left by Hurricane Helene. The death toll from the storm has now passed 160 people. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.