Tax Deadlines Extended for Hurricane Helene-Affected States

Cleanup efforts in East Tennessee following Hurricane Helene are under a tight deadline as crews aim to finish before water levels peak at the end of June. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is leading the cleanup at Douglas Reservoir, where over 96,000 cubic yards of debris have already been removed from the shoreline. Residents expressed shock at the hurricane's impact, noting the emotional toll it has taken on them. Meanwhile, disaster assistance applications for those affected by the hurricane are being accepted by the USDA’s NRCS, with a cutoff date for submissions set for May 16. Taxpayers in the affected regions, including parts of Tennessee and the Carolinas, have received extensions until May 1 for filing their taxes due to the disaster's impact. These measures aim to alleviate some of the burdens on residents coping with the aftermath of the hurricane.