Hurricane Helene Prompts Evacuations in Multiple States

Several regions are under evacuation orders due to severe weather conditions and natural disasters. In Newton County, Georgia, residents of Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park have been ordered to evacuate ahead of expected flooding from the rising Yellow River. Hurricane Helene, now a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph, is prompting mandatory evacuations in Florida's Gulf Coast, including Pinellas and Taylor counties, due to threats of high storm surges and catastrophic damage. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has placed National Guard troops on standby for potential recovery efforts. Additionally, an evacuation order in Whitewater Township, Ohio, due to a dangerous styrene chemical leak has been lifted, allowing residents to return home. Emergency shelters have been set up in affected areas to assist evacuees.