Hurricane Helene has left at least 64 dead and millions without power in the US

Hurricane Helenaone of the strongest hurricanes on record in the region Big Bend, Floridaleft at least 64 dead and millions without power in the Southeast USAas reported cnn. The storm made landfall last Thursday and made landfall Florida, Georgia, Carolinas and Virginialeaving destruction behind. IN North Carolinaone of the most affected areas, Helen He turned neighborhoods into lakes and lifted cars like toys. In total, more than 60 deaths were reported in five states: North Carolina with 11 dead, South Carolina with 24, Georgia with 17 Florida with 11 a Virginia with one

Acting Federal Highway Administrator, Kristin Whitereported that about 450 roads were closed North Carolina and South Carolina. Closures in North Carolina have made it difficult to deliver essential supplies such as water to communities in need. Seven aquatic plants in the districts Avery, Burke, hay wood, jackson, Rutherford, Watauga and Yancey are closed, affecting almost 70,000 households. According to the governorship Roy Cooper17 waterworks were without power and 50 boil water notices were reported in various communities cnn.

On Sunday, the district Buncombe, North Carolinareceived more than a thousand missing persons reports. Avril Pindercounty administrator, warned that the number likely includes duplicate filings and that Communication breakdowns make it difficult to locate peopleas stated cnn. director of state crisis management, William Raysaid that telecom partners have activated roaming on all networks to improve emergency communications.

Stevie Hollanderresident Asheville, North Carolinathey recount how river waters flooded their apartment complex and forced them to evacuate. Although she and her family tried to leave in a northerly direction, road closures prevented them from moving and they had to return to the apartment with only four bottles of water left. IN Ashville, Sofia Grace Kunst described a terrifying experience when a landslide smashed a window and a wall of the dining room where he was playing with six friends. cnn.

historical Biltmore Village in Ashville was destroyed by floods. Tree branches, logs and debris covered the area, making mobility and recovery difficult, according to reports. Associated Press. Patrick McNamarathe owner of a small milk distribution company in Ashvillefaced the total destruction of her warehouse, including damaged machinery and spoiled milk. He estimates he will have to throw away thousands of gallons of milkreported cnn.

The North Carolina National Guard saved more than 119 people, including a child. Major General Todd Hunt reported that the largest rescue was 41 people north of Ashvilleas reported Associated Press. Authorities are continuing to airlift supplies to affected areas that are inaccessible by road, it was reported. BBCNews. IN Texas, Jessica Drye Turner He called for the rescue of his family, who were stuck on the roof of his house Ashvillebut help did not arrive in time to save his parents and nephews who drowned, he said. Associated Press.

The hurricane left 2.5 million customers without power South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia. Spokesperson for US Department of Energy said flooding and debris prevented access to damaged infrastructure with no estimated time frame for power restoration cnn.

National Weather Service He noted that the hurricane left an “impressive” amount of rainfall, between 30 and 40 centimeters in some areas. Although Helen It is expected to weaken and become a post-tropical cyclone more rain in the southern Appalachians. Ken Grahamcompany director National Weather Servicenoted that these rains could cause runoff due to saturated soils.

Moody’s Analytics Property damage is estimated to be between US$15 billion and US$26 billion, and total economic losses are forecast to reach US$95 billion to US$110 billion. Associated Press. president Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for North Carolinaproviding federal funds for the disabled, according to BBCNews.