Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, Sept. 26, 2024, in Florida’s Big Bend region. At least 65 people are dead, many from fallen trees, as the storm makes

Southeastern U.S. states started a massive cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday after winds, rain and storm surges from Hurricane Helene snuffed out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused catastrophic flooding from Florida to Virginia.

Helene, which hit Florida on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane but has since weakened into a tropical storm, is responsible for at least 20 deaths so far, as well as millions of dollars of damage. “Officials across the region warned that the storm could cause more fatalities as it moves through,

After hitting Florida’s Gulf Coast, Helene tore through the Southeast and particularly ravaged western North Carolina with floods and mudslides. The overall death toll rose to more than 90.

Residents in North Carolina remain displaced on Sept. 28, after Hurricane Helene brought historic flooding to western parts of the state.

More than 50 people were reported dead across the southeastern U.S. and millions without power as forecasters braced for “catastrophic” flooding.

Some got out of floodwaters on a kayak. Some are still waiting for an airlift. Hurricane Helene’s NC victims have a long swim to recovery ahead. Here’s how to help.