Hurricane Helene Devastates Multiple States

Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage across multiple states including Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Ohio, leaving millions without power and resulting in over 120 fatalities. Recovery efforts are underway with organizations like Custom Tree Care deploying nearly 500 pieces of equipment, and the American Red Cross mobilizing thousands of volunteers from states like Iowa, Oregon, and Pennsylvania to provide emergency relief, food, and supplies. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, especially in hard-hit areas such as Asheville, North Carolina, where flooding has worsened the crisis. The disaster has also led to significant disruptions in communication and basic services, complicating relief efforts. Officials are warning residents to heed evacuation alerts as another storm is forecasted. The situation remains dire as communities begin the long process of rebuilding.