Tropical Storm Helene Causes Catastrophic Flooding

President Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for 25 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians following Tropical Storm Helene, enabling FEMA support for individuals and public infrastructure. Several areas, including Statesboro, GA, and Citrus County, FL, have declared states of emergency, with curfews imposed to facilitate recovery efforts and ensure public safety. In Tennessee, an imminent breach of the Nolichucky Dam due to extreme rainfall has prompted evacuations. Additionally, emergency health teams have been deployed to assess facilities like nursing homes and hospitals across the impacted regions. These measures illustrate the widespread and severe impact of the storm across multiple states. At least three deaths have been reported due to the storm's impacts.