92 Missing in NC After Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, 92 people remain unaccounted for in North Carolina, while the state grapples with significant infrastructure damage and misinformation hindering relief efforts. The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths in the state and over 230 across the Southeast. Governor Roy Cooper emphasized that the number of missing may fluctuate as communication is restored and more reports are resolved. Efforts by FEMA to provide aid have been complicated by false claims that deter survivors from seeking assistance and have led to threats against federal workers. Despite these challenges, progress is being made in recovery, particularly with water restoration in Asheville, North Carolina, as search and rescue operations continue.