The southeastern US is reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with the death toll rising to 100 as cleanup and recovery efforts begin. Devastating winds, rain, and storm surge have left a path of destruction from Florida to Virginia, with power outages, destroyed infrastructure, and dramatic flooding.
As the region grapples with the aftermath, cellphone towers are down, leaving hundreds unaccounted for and cut off from loved ones. Damage estimates range from $15 billion to over $100 billion, highlighting the scale of the catastrophe.
The storm has taken a heavy toll on multiple states, with North Carolina bearing the brunt of the destruction. Search and rescue teams are working tirelessly to respond to the crisis, while residents face widespread blackouts and limited access to essentials like food and gas.
President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are set to tour the affected areas, offering support and assistance to those affected by the disaster. The road to recovery will be long, but communities are coming together to rebuild and support one another in the wake of this historic catastrophe.