Hurricane Helene Impact: Satellite Photos Show Flooding in North Carolina
Hurricane Helene Causes Catastrophic Flooding in North Carolina
New satellite images illustrate the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene in various North Carolina towns. This natural disaster has left a trail of destruction, with a current death toll surpassing 215 individuals. According to officials, Helene is the deadliest hurricane to strike the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005.
Challenges for Affected Communities
Many residents are still missing, which adds to the urgency of recovery efforts. The impacts of the hurricane extend beyond North Carolina, affecting neighboring South Carolina and Georgia as well. The Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, has expressed concern over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) funding, indicating a funding crisis as the agency is burdened by expenses in responding to both the hurricane and an influx of migrants.
- About half of the hurricane's victims were from North Carolina.
- Dozens more fatalities were reported in South Carolina and Georgia.
- With the hurricane season underway, FEMA's financial struggles could hinder recovery efforts.
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