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Death Toll Rises From Helene While Supplies Are Rushed To N.C., Fla.

"PERRY, Fla. — Authorities struggled to get water and other supplies to isolated, flood-stricken areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm rose.

A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed due to the storm, and several other fatalities reported in North Carolina Sunday pushed the overall death toll to at least 91 people across several states.

Supplies were being airlifted to the region around the isolated city. Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder pledged that she would have food and water into Ashville — which is known for its arts, culture and natural attractions — by Monday."

Kate Payne, Jeffrey Collins and Patrick Whittle report for the Associated Press September 29, 2024.

SEE ALSO:

"In North Carolina, Remnants of Helene Become an ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’" (New York  Times)

"Biden Says He Hopes To Visit Helene-Impacted Areas This Week If It Doesn’t Impact Emergency Response" (AP)

"‘You’ll Be Okay’: Trump’s Message To Hurricane Helene Victims Sparks Controversy" (Washington Post)

"How Climate Change Is Intensifying Storms Like Hurricane Helene" (The Hill)

"‘Completely And Entirely Erased’: How Helene Swallowed One Mountain Town" (Washington Post)
 

 

Source: AP, 09/30/2024