Hurricane Helene Live Updates: Death Toll Climbs to 182 Amid Ongoing Search for the Missing
As the aftermath of Hurricane Helene unfolds, the devastation has been catastrophic across several states. As of October 2, 2024, the death toll has tragically risen to at least 182, marking it as the deadliest hurricane to impact the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Katrina.
The storm, which made landfall on Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend region as a formidable Category 4 hurricane, has wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. The storm surge, severe wind damage, and significant inland flooding have left neighborhoods submerged, residents stranded, and homes destroyed.
Latest Developments:
- Death Toll: At least 182 confirmed fatalities, with hundreds still reported missing.
- Power Outages: Approximately 1.2 million customers remain without power in various southern states.
- Government Response: President Biden has deployed up to 1,000 active-duty troops to support recovery efforts in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed gratitude to officials for their ongoing recovery initiatives and is scheduled to travel to Georgia on Wednesday.
As recovery efforts continue, emergency responders and National Guard members are tirelessly searching for those still missing and assisting affected communities. Relief organizations are mobilizing to provide support to individuals and families impacted by the storm.
Source: ABC News
