Hurricane Helene: Devastation and Acts of Heroism

Hurricane Helene has resulted in nearly 200 deaths, making it the second-deadliest storm in 55 years, with many still missing across six southeastern states. Amidst the devastation, numerous acts of heroism have emerged, such as Arkansas linemen Tommy Littell and Tom Nettrouer saving lives in Sarasota, Florida, and volunteers arriving from across the country to assist affected communities. In Augusta, Doctors Hospital provided essential services to staff and patients despite power outages, while honoring fallen first responders like 18-year-old firefighter Landon Cale Bodie in South Carolina. Throughout the country, communities, including Omaha, have gathered to recognize the sacrifices of their emergency personnel in response to the storm. The storm has left many families struggling to identify victims as the region continues to cope with the aftermath.