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Helene flooding is 'catastrophic natural disaster'

Charlotte Observer · 38m

At least 10 people dead in Western NC from Helene, 200 rescued from floods

With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Helene flooding is 'catastrophic natural disaster' in Western NC

Helene, now a weakened post-tropical cyclone, left chaos and destruction across the Southeast. A damage estimate said the storm will cost billions.

POLITICO on MSN · 5h

At least 64 dead after Helene’s deadly march across the Southeast

Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.

Helene, North Carolina

YAHOO!News · 2h

Western NC counties ravaged by Helene to get faster help after Biden declares disaster

Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, Haywood, Jackson, Rutherford, Watauga and Yancey counties are closed, according to a news release issued by Cooper’s office Saturday night. That affects nearly 70,000 households.

WBTV Charlotte on MSN · 3h

North Carolina receives federal major disaster declaration for Helene

Roy Cooper’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene providing immediate federal help for 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. According to Gov.

WTNH Hartford on MSN · 2d

Connecticut National Guard unit deploys to North Carolina for disaster response after Hurricane Helene

Governor Ned Lamont Friday approved a request for the Connecticut National Guard to assist with disaster response in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene blew through. Lamont’s office said a CH-47 Chinook helicopter and five-solider flight crew with the 1-169th Aviation Regiment left Friday morning to help with recovery efforts.

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See photos and video from Helene’s devastation in the mountains of western NC

Waynesville firefighters search a car that was pinned by debris under a bridge on Richland Creek in Waynesville on Friday, ...

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NC picking up the pieces after staggering blow from Helene: Live updates

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said 10 people died in the devastated state. Hundreds of roads were washed away, cellular ...

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Western North Carolina roads closed, travel nearly impossible after Helene

Travel in and out of much of Western North Carolina is nearly impossible after heavy rains and flooding battered the state in ...

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Devastating Helene: 400 roads closed in Western NC, 200 people rescued from floods

With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.

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Western North Carolina residents wait in line for essentials after devastation from Helene

In West Asheville, those impacted by Tropical Storm Helene wait, and hope, for a chance to buy food and water.

Helene leaves devastation in western NC, thousands still without power

"This storm has brought catastrophic devastation to western North Carolina, of historic proportions," Gov. Cooper said.

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How you can help residents of western NC after Hurricane Helene

Note: If you are having trouble getting in touch with loved ones in western North Carolina, the American Red Cross reccomends ...

Supplies, emergency workers rushed to western NC

Authorities are rushing to airlift supplies and restore communications and roads in flooded Asheville, North Carolina, on ...

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Watch western NC rivers on live web cams as Helene moves through the state

Potentially catastrophic rainfall is predicted for the southern Appalachians. Watch rivers rise on these USGS webcams.

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