Hurricane Helene, now the second deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. in the last 50 years, has left over 160 people dead and hundreds missing. The storm caused catastrophic damage, particularly in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, where entire communities were obliterated, and left more than 1.3 million people without power across six states. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency crews working tirelessly to clear debris, restore services, and reach stranded individuals. The IRS has announced tax relief for affected taxpayers in Tennessee, extending deadlines for filing and payments. Meanwhile, Lee County, Florida, is conducting extensive cleanup efforts and preparing for a potential new storm system forming in the Caribbean Sea. The unprecedented rainfall from Helene has been described as a worst-case scenario, with western North Carolina experiencing over 30 inches of rain in some areas.