The Efforts Of Hurricane Helene

The category 4 Hurricane Helen began formatting early September 25th, 2024 its intensity continued throughout the end of September that caused widespread destruction and fatalities across the Southeastern United States and has been recorded as the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005. Helene weakened as it went over Tennessee on September 27. The storm then stalled over the state before dissipating on September 29. Towns were destroyed, water and fuel supplies were disrupted, and residents were in a communications black hole. Many residents are still without these necessities and the efforts to restore them are moving slowly but surely. As of Oct. 6, there were more than 230 confirmed deaths from the storm however their are more residents unaccounted for and with the lack of communication people have resorted to congregating in public places like libraries to try to reach their family and friends. The White House approved emergency requests for federal help from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama before Helene made landfall with many people sent to assist in the rescue missions. The state with the highest toll so far is North Carolina, with at least 119 confirmed dead by state or local officials with many of them being deputies and firefighters sent out as aid to the storm.

The disaster relief agency (FEMA)  has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in aid so far to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. The state of Florida is scrambling to clean up debris from Helene before Hurricane Milton another high stage hurricane set to hit back to back from Helene. The efforts to recover are strong but not without struggle.