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Hurricane Helene Leaves Dozens Dead, Millions Without Power After March Across Southeast

Last updated: September 28, 2024 1:41 am
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In Perry, Fla., Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc, causing widespread destruction and claiming numerous lives across the southeastern U.S. Over 3 million customers were left without power as the storm made its way through the region, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area as a Category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 140 mph, before moving swiftly through Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. The storm uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and caused rivers to overflow their banks, leading to evacuations and dramatic water rescues in various areas.

In the aftermath, Western North Carolina experienced landslides and flooding that cut off access due to road closures. In one harrowing incident in East Tennessee, dozens of patients and staff had to be rescued by helicopter from a flooded hospital.

The National Hurricane Center predicted that the post-tropical cyclone would linger over the Tennessee Valley, with continued flood warnings in effect. The storm claimed at least 44 lives, including firefighters, a mother with her twins, and an elderly woman struck by a falling tree.

Parts of North Carolina, like the iconic lake from “Dirty Dancing,” faced dam overtopping and evacuations, while tornadoes caused further damage in some areas. Atlanta recorded record rainfall, resulting in severe flooding in several neighborhoods.

The total property damage from the storm is estimated to be between $15 billion and $26 billion, with climate change exacerbating the conditions that fuel such intense storms.

In Florida’s Big Bend region, where salt marshes and pine flatwoods dominate the landscape, residents like Susan Sauls Hartway found themselves grappling with the loss of their homes to the storm’s fury.

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As the community reels from the impact of three hurricanes in a short span, rescue efforts are underway to assist those trapped in flooded areas and assess the extent of the damage to infrastructure. The Atlantic hurricane season, which began in June, has been predicted to be above average due to warming ocean temperatures.

As recovery efforts continue, support from both local authorities and federal agencies is crucial in rebuilding the affected communities and helping residents like Hartway find solace in the wake of such devastating natural disasters.

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