Hurricane Helene Leaves 64 Dead in Southeast

Hurricane Helene, which struck the U.S. Southeast as a Category 4 storm, has resulted in at least 64 fatalities and left millions without power. The hurricane, packing winds of 140 mph, caused widespread destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, with significant flooding leading to rescues and road closures, particularly in western North Carolina. President Biden has approved a disaster declaration for North Carolina, and federal help is on the way. Cleanup efforts are underway as communities, like those in Steinhatchee, Florida, cope with unprecedented homelessness and damage, with some regions described as looking like a bomb went off. The storm's financial impact is estimated to be between $95 billion and $110 billion. Rescues from rooftops in Asheville, NC, and other regions highlight the ongoing crisis as recovery efforts begin.