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How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane's severity can be found at the local Waffle House

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Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has inched up to 227 as the grim task of recovering bodies continues more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the U.S. Southeast

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A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

Hurricane Helene severely damaged drinking water utilities in the Southeast

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Southeast US Reels As Storm Helene Death Toll Passes 210

More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.

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Southeast US Reels As Storm Helene Death Toll Hits 200

More than 200 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.

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Southeast Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage

National and state parks in the Southeast face closures and limited access post-Helene, impacting popular destinations and outdoor activities.

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Southeast Hospitals Weather Hurricane Helene, Face Challenges

Learn about the challenges faced by health care organizations in the Southeast during Hurricane Helene and ongoing recovery efforts.

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Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas

Hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities

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Over 1.3 Million Still Without Power After Helene Storm

Helene's aftermath: Over 1.3M homes and businesses without power in Southeast & mid-Atlantic. Duke Energy faces unprecedented damage.

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Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice

Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26-29, 2024. Across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where the worst flooding occurred, the amount of rainfall exceeded levels that would be expected on average only once every 1,000 years.

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Biden And Harris Assess Hurricane Damage In Southeast

President Biden and Vice President Harris actively engage with Hurricane Helene-affected communities, contrasting with Trump's past disaster response. Harr...

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President Biden And VP Harris To Survey Helene's Impact

President Biden and Vice President Harris visit Southeast to assess Helene's impact, showcasing government's commitment to aiding affected communities.

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Biden estimates recovery could cost billions ahead of visit to Helene-raved Carolinas

President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in North and South Carolina as rescuers continued their search for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s deadly remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast

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Devastation In Tennessee From Helene Is Unprecedented

Governor Lee describes the unprecedented devastation caused by Helene in Tennessee and the Southeast, with at least 160 deaths and ongoing recovery efforts.

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Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping others

Hurricane Helene killed scores of people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history

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Hurricane Helene Claims Lives Of First Responders And K-9 Officer

Hurricane Helene tragically claims the lives of first responders and a K-9 officer in the Southeast region.

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Over 1.5 Million Still Without Power After Hurricane Helene

Over 1.5 million homes and businesses without power in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions post-Helene. Georgia and the Carolinas are most affected. Tem...

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Hurricane Helene Leaves Trail Of Devastation In Southeast

Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc in the South, leaving a trail of destruction and loss. President Biden pledges support as communities face challenges and beg...

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Here's how Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the South

Meteorologists calculate that more than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it

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President Biden To Visit Areas Impacted By Hurricane Helene

President Biden plans to visit areas impacted by Helene, emphasizing support for affected communities in the Southeast region.

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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Biden Plans Visit

Get the latest updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC, with 91 deaths and President Biden's response. Follow AP News for more.

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More than 120 dead across southeastern US in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

At least 121 people have been killed across a wide swath of the southeastern US after torrential rains and flooding brought by Hurricane Helene downed power and communication lines, blocked roads, and caused supply shortages. Officials said the death toll could rise into the hundreds, given that 600 are currently…

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The Latest: Helene's death toll rises to nearly 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities

A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast

The Conversation

In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat

Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September 2024.

The Independent UK

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

North Carolina officials are pledging to get more water and other supplies to storm-damaged areas by Monday after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast

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