A crisis emerged in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials vowed to deliver more water, food and other supplies to flood-hit areas without power and cell service on Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped through the southeastern US.
A crisis has unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials vowed Monday, days afterward, to deliver more water, food and other necessities to flood-affected areas without power and cell service Hurricane Helene ripped through the southeastern US. The death toll of the storm was approaching 100.
At least 91 people in several states were killed. A county in North Carolina that has the mountain town of Asheville reported that 30 people were killed.
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President Joe Biden says he will visit Areas affected by Hurricane Helene this week, as long as it does not disrupt rescue and recovery operations.
Biden was informed again on Sunday evening about the impact of the devastating storm on a huge swath of the south-east. In a brief call with reporters, he described the storm’s impact as “stunning” and said the administration is giving states “everything we have” to help with their response to the storm.
Biden planned to speak about the administration’s response efforts in remarks from the White House on Monday.