Following Hurricane Helene 's devastation, a health care company that provides IV and medical supplies has paused production at its North Carolina facility, creating concerns over a national shortage.

With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.

San Joaquin General Hospital is warning of an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damaged the manufacturing plant of one of the nation's largest suppliers. Baxter International, a health care and medical technology company in North Carolina,

On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."

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.