The shocking numbers behind Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction
Hurricane Helene’s rampage killed more than 200 people, with the death toll still rising, making it the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the U.S. mainland in the last 50 years. The National Weather Service and other weather experts have recently released final data on how strong, fast and destructive the storm was.
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Hurricane Helene's destruction is also an urgent call to action for Kamala Harris
Research suggests that climate change may have increased the rainfall from Hurricane Helene by up to 50% in some places and made the storm rapidly intensify.
Helene near the top of this list of deadliest hurricanes
Counting the deadliest hurricanes can be tricky business. Helene's death toll ranks among the deadliest storms, according to this count.
Helene has become one of the deadliest hurricanes of the modern era
These are the 10 deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States before Helene and since 1954, when forecasters began issuing routine hurricane forecasts.
How Hurricane Helene Is Disrupting Voting Access
With voting underway, election officials in flood-ravaged North Carolina must mail new ballots and replace destroyed polling places after Hurricane Helene
Arizonans can help communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Here's how.
From housing, food, and financial assistance to support for pets, there are many ways for people to provide help during this critical time.
Thousands of uninsured homes were in Helene’s path
Across seven affected states, only 0.8 percent of homes in inland counties affected by the storm had flood insurance. By contrast, 21 percent of homes in coastal counties in those areas had coverage.
With misinformation swirling in Hurricane Helene’s wake, officials urge residents to ‘stop this conspiracy theory junk’
Local officials and relief agencies working in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are urging residents to be careful ...
Hurricane Helene live updates: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies
People are still searching for loved ones, and many residents remain isolated because of widespread damage. At least 215 ...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.
FEMA deploys to difficult terrain after Helene as it faces criticism and fights misinformation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane ...
White House reporters ask zero questions about Hurricane Helene in surprise opportunity to press Biden
President Biden made his first appearance ever at a White House press briefing but reporters declined to ask him about the ...
Helene death toll may rise; 'catastrophic damage' slows power restoration: Updates
Officials estimated that more than 200 people remain missing in Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville and many ...
Still Searching for Their Loved Ones, a Week After Hurricane Helene
The storm’s death toll has climbed past 210, but many people remain unaccounted for and searching for them is complicated.
Hurricane Helene victim: The response time is extremely slow and it's very disappointing
Jordan Lanning, a North Carolina resident recovering from Hurricane Helene, discusses the federal response to the major storm ...
Helene’s NC death toll exceeds 100, expected to increase as recovery enters second week
Search parties are actively looking for missing people in Buncombe County, which has by far the highest number of reported ...
Watch: Dolly Parton sings Helene-focused 'Jolene' in Tennessee relief announcement
Dolly Parton announced a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit aiding Helene flood victims, at an ...
Ford, GM, Honda step up to help Hurricane Helene victims with money, disaster volunteers
Automakers are not only writing checks, but volunteering in rescue efforts and offering other services as millions remain in ...