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Inside Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in North Carolina

Surge in Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina in a single day

The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

USA Today · 5h

North Carolina lawmakers to vote on preliminary Helene relief package next week, leaders say

With what legislative leaders say are sufficient funds, North Carolina lawmakers are set to begin work on a relief package for victims of Helene

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

North Carolina Lawmakers to Vote on Initial Helene Relief

North Carolina General Assembly leaders said Friday that they’re prepared to approve initial disaster relief next week to address Hurricane Helene damage. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger said in a joint news release that details are still being worked out about exactly what is needed now to facilitate the state’s response.

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NBC News · 4h

Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies

“FEMA has the funds it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene. In fact, FEMA has been able to provide over $45 million in direct financial assistance to individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene, including over $17 million to those recovering and rebuilding in North Carolina,” Bates added.

al.com · 16h

Hurricane Helene, deadliest since Katrina, killed more than 200 people: Search for survivors continues

We’re coming to pick up our people.” With at least 215 killed, Helene is already the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005, and dozens or possibly hundreds of people are still unaccounted for.

Axios on MSN · 20h

Hurricane Helene now deadliest U.S. mainland storm since Katrina as death toll tops 200

Hurricane Helene's death toll surpassed 200 on Thursday as rescue crews searched for survivors, one week after the major storm made landfall in Florida and brought flooding rains across the U.S. Southeast.

Search for victims of Hurricane Helene moves into 2nd week

The New York Times · 5h

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. Their families are desperate for answers.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

As Search for Helene's Victims Drags Into Second Week, Sheriff Says Rescuers 'Will Not Rest'

The search for victims of Hurricane Helene dragged into its second week on Friday, as exhausted rescue crews and volunteers continued to work long days — navigating past washed out roads, downed power lines and mudslides — to reach the isolated and the missing.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

At least 213 dead as search-and-rescue efforts continue after Helene

At least 213 people have died in six states as a result of Helene, which first made landfall as a major hurricane about a week ago. An untold number are still unaccounted for as search-and-rescue crews continue to try to reach remote areas devastated by the storm.

Helene death toll over 200 1 week after landfall

Raleigh News & Observer on MSN · 6h

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 deaths in the state.

CNN on MSN · 1d

A week after Helene struck the Southeast, power outages and impassable roads stymie recovery as death toll reaches 202

A week ago, Helene was plowing into Florida, thrashing cities and towns on the Gulf Coast while millions of people ahead of the hurricane’s path were dealing with rains that preceded even more rain. Forecasters warned of impacts that would be felt far inland.

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

Helene death toll tops 200 amid daunting water and power issues: Thursday updates

Helene is now the fourth deadliest hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. mainland since 1950 and the deadliest since Katrina in 2005.

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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.

Hurricane Helene live updates: Dolly Parton announces donation

The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate ...

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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 ...

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Trump, Kemp make rare appearance together to survey Hurricane Helene damage

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump will appear together to survey Hurricane Helene's impact on the ...

Helene's powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Hurricane Helene’s storm surge struck Florida fast and hard when it slammed into Gulf Coast communities near St. Petersburg.

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Helene destroyed this North Carolina campground, but customers and strangers are stepping in to help

On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving ...

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