Hurricane Helene Claims Over 200 Lives in Southeast

Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest storms since Hurricane Katrina, has left over 200 dead across six states, with North Carolina suffering the most fatalities due to severe flooding and landslides. The storm's destruction reached as far as Clearwater, Florida, where golf legend John Daly lost his home. In the aftermath, community members, like Ethan Clark, a college student running North Carolina’s Weather Authority, have become crucial in providing real-time information and resources, saving lives and connecting people to aid. The storm has caused widespread power outages and infrastructure damage, prompting President Biden to deploy military aid to assist with recovery efforts. As search and rescue operations continue, hundreds remain missing or unaccounted for, highlighting the storm's devastating impact on communities across the Southeast. Fundraising efforts have emerged to support those who have lost homes and loved ones, such as the family of Anthony Taylor, who was killed by a fallen tree in North Carolina.