Latest news on Hurricane Helene damage, storm recovery efforts
Summary
TLDRThe video covers the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has caused widespread devastation in the southeastern U.S., particularly in the Carolinas. Over 100 people have died, with many fatalities caused by falling trees during the storm. President Biden has pledged federal resources to support recovery efforts, while local authorities work tirelessly to restore power and provide supplies. The hardest-hit areas, such as Asheville, North Carolina, are beginning the long process of cleanup. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
Takeaways
- ⚖️ Mack pleaded not guilty during the arraignment.
- ⚡ Thousands remain without power in the southeastern U.S. due to Hurricane Helene.
- 💔 Over 100 people have died as a result of the storm, with the death toll expected to rise.
- 🚁 Rescue and recovery efforts are underway, but heavy rain, mudslides, and tornadoes have complicated the process.
- 🌊 The Carolinas have been particularly hard-hit, with unprecedented water levels causing devastation.
- 🇺🇸 President Biden has directed federal resources, including FEMA, the National Guard, and the Department of Defense, to assist in rescue and cleanup efforts.
- 📅 The President plans to visit the affected areas by Wednesday or Thursday.
- 🏔️ Asheville, North Carolina, one of the hardest-hit areas, suffered deadly floods and intense wind, triggering mudslides.
- 🔌 Tens of thousands of people are still without power in western North Carolina, and efforts to restore power and provide aid are ongoing.
- 🏠 South Carolina saw numerous fatalities, many caused by falling trees, with over 27 deaths reported in the state.
Q & A
What is the latest development regarding Mack?
-Mack pleaded not guilty during the arraignment.
How many people have died due to Hurricane Helene so far?
-More than 100 people have died as a result of the storm.
What are some of the main factors that contributed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene?
-The devastation was caused by heavy rain, mudslides, tornadoes, and unprecedented water levels, particularly in the Carolinas.
Which regions were hit the hardest by Hurricane Helene?
-The Carolinas were among the hardest hit, particularly Asheville, North Carolina.
What actions has President Biden taken in response to the aftermath of the storm?
-President Biden has directed his team to provide all available resources, including FEMA, the National Guard, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Defense, to assist with rescue, debris clearing, and providing life-saving supplies.
How is the community in Asheville, North Carolina, coping with the damage from the storm?
-The Asheville community is beginning the cleanup process, with dramatic damage such as floods rising above gas pumps, and officials expect the recovery to take months, if not years.
How many people have died in Asheville, North Carolina, as a result of the storm?
-At least 30 people have died in Asheville and the surrounding region.
What challenges are emergency responders facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene?
-Emergency responders are facing communication issues and power outages affecting tens of thousands of people, and they are working to deliver critical supplies like water and food to those in need.
What natural factors besides wind and rain made the storm especially destructive in South Carolina?
-In addition to wind and rain, numerous tornadoes were reported in South Carolina, contributing significantly to the devastation.
What is being done to help victims and restore power in the affected areas?
-Efforts include airlifting supplies like food, water, and communication towers to reconnect people with their loved ones. Power restoration is also a priority, with many still in the dark.
Outlines
⚖️ Mack's Plea and Ongoing Arraignment Updates
Mack has pleaded not guilty during an arraignment that is still unfolding. Updates will be provided throughout the hour as new developments emerge.
🌪️ Power Outages and Death Toll Rise in the Southeast After Helene
Thousands are still without power across the Southeast due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, which has caused over 100 deaths. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, with the death toll expected to rise. Most fatalities occurred in the Carolinas, which experienced unprecedented flooding. Crews are contending with the aftereffects of heavy rains, mudslides, and tornadoes.
📊 President Biden's Response to Hurricane Helene
President Biden has announced that his administration is deploying all available resources, including FEMA, the FCC, the National Guard, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Defense, to assist in rescue efforts, debris clearance, and the distribution of life-saving supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
👨✈️ President Biden's Planned Visit to Impacted Areas
President Biden is scheduled to visit areas affected by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday or Thursday. Asheville, North Carolina, is among the hardest-hit regions, suffering from deadly floods and mudslides. The cleanup and rebuilding efforts may take months or even years.
🌀 Asheville Community Begins Cleanup After Helene
Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, where the community is beginning to assess the damage and initiate cleanup following Hurricane Helene. A gas station was submerged, and officials report at least 30 deaths in the region. Communication issues persist, and efforts are underway to restore power to tens of thousands still without electricity. Governor Cooper is working to airlift supplies to the hardest-hit areas.
🏚️ South Carolina's Struggle After Hurricane Helene
Nicole Valdez reports on the widespread destruction in South Carolina, where fallen trees crushed homes and vehicles, resulting in numerous fatalities. One woman was killed in her mobile home when a tree collapsed on it. Across the Southeast, over 100 deaths have been reported, with emergency responders prioritizing the delivery of food, water, shelter, and restoring power to the hundreds of thousands affected.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Arraignment
💡Hurricane Helene
💡Devastation
💡Death toll
💡Floods
💡Mudslides
💡Tornadoes
💡Power outage
💡President Biden
💡Rescue and recovery
Highlights
Mack pleaded not guilty during his arraignment, with significant developments unfolding.
Thousands in the Southeast are still without power due to Hurricane Helene.
More than 100 people have died as a result of the storm, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Devastation in the Carolinas has reached unprecedented levels due to heavy rain, mudslides, and tornadoes.
President Biden directed federal agencies, including FEMA and the Department of Defense, to provide resources for rescue and recovery.
Biden plans to visit the affected areas by Wednesday or Thursday to assess the damage.
Asheville, North Carolina, experienced severe floods and mudslides, with water levels rising dramatically in certain areas.
At least 30 people have died in the Asheville region, with officials trying to restore communication and provide supplies.
Power outages have affected tens of thousands of people in Western North Carolina.
Governor Cooper is coordinating efforts to airlift supplies, including water, food, and communication towers.
South Carolina was heavily impacted by tornadoes, which added to the devastation.
Falling trees have caused significant damage, including crushing homes and cars, contributing to many deaths.
A mobile home in South Carolina was destroyed by a falling tree, killing one of the state's 27 victims.
Emergency responders are prioritizing resources for victims, including food, water, shelter, and restoring power.
The storm has been particularly destructive due to a combination of wind, rain, and tornadoes across multiple states.
Transcripts
MACK PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
I LOT DEVELOPING DURING THIS
ARRAIGNMENT.
WE WILL BRING YOU UPDATES
THROUGHOUT THE HOUR.
>>> THOUSANDS STILL DO NOT HAVE
POWER IN THE SOUTHEAST PART OF
THE COUNTRY BECAUSE OF HELENE
AND MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE HAVE
DIED AS A RESULT OF THE STORM.
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN AND
THE SHEER DEVASTATION.
THAT DEATH TOLL IS SADLY
EXPECTED TO RISE AS CREWS
CONTINUE RESCUE AND RECOVERY
EFFORTS THAT WERE DEVASTATED BY
HEAVY RAIN, MUD SLIDES AND
TORNADOES.
MOST OF THOSE DEATHS HAVE BEEN
IN THE CAROLINAS WHERE WATER
LEVELS REACHED UNPRECEDENTED
LEVELS.
THE AREA IS NOT USED TO THIS
KIND OF WEATHER.
PRESIDENT BIDEN ADDRESSED THE
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO DEAL WITH
THE AFTERMATH OF THE STORM.
>> I DIRECTED MY TEAM TO
PROVIDE EVERY AVAILABLE
RESOURCE AS BEST AS POSSIBLE TO
YOUR COMMUNITIES.
IN ADDITION TO FEMA, IT
INCLUDES THE FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, THE
NATIONAL GUARD, THE ARMY CORPS
OF ENGINEERS AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE WILL PROVIDE ALL ITS
RESOURCES AT ITS DISPOSAL TO
RESCUE AND DESIST IN CLEARING
DEBRIS AND PROVIDING LIFE-
SAVING SUPPLIES.
>> THE PRESIDENT IS PLANNING TO
VISIT THE AFFECTED AREAS BY
WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.
ONE OF THE PLACES HIT HARDEST
IS ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
THE MOUNTAIN TOWN SUFFERED
DEADLY FLOODS AND INTENSE WIND
THAT TRIGGERED MUDSLIDES.
THAT IS WHERE WE FIND SKYLER
HENRY.
>> Reporter: THE ASHEVILLE
COMMUNITY AND OTHERS WITHIN THE
REGION ARE GETTING THEIR FIRST
LOOKS AT THE DAMAGE FOLLOWING
HELENE.
THEY ARE ALSO STARTING THE
CLEANUP PHASE AS WELL.
WE ARE IN ONE OF THE MORE
POPULAR AREAS HERE IN ASHEVILLE
AND PERHAPS ONE OF THE MORE
DRAMATIC SCENES DURING THE
STORM.
IF YOU LOOK BEHIND ME WHERE
THAT SHELL GAS STATION IS,
WATER ROSE TO ABOVE THE GAS
PUMPS.
THEY SAY THAT THE CLEANUP
PROCESS COULD TAKE MONTHS, IF
NOT YEARS IN TERMS OF
REBUILDING AND RESTORING WHAT
HAS BEEN LOST.
IN TERMS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING
HERE IN ASHEVILLE AND
ELSEWHERE, OFFICIALS SAY AT
LEAST 30 PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
THEY ARE WORKING TO TRY TO
CONNECT FOLKS WHO MAY NOT HAVE
BEEN ABLE TO DO SO OVER THE
LAST SEVERAL DAYS BECAUSE OF
COMMUNICATION ISSUES.
THEY ARE ALSO TRYING TO GET
SUPPLIES TO THOSE IN NEED AS
WELL.
POWER IS OUT FOR TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THIS
COUNTY AND OTHER PARTS OF
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AS WELL.
GOVERNOR COOPER SAYS HE IS
WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO TRY
TO AIRLIFT SUPPLIES TO SOME OF
THE HARDEST HIT AREAS OF THE
STATE.
THAT MEANS WATER, FOOD AND EVEN
SOME CONNECTION TOWERS TO TRY
TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO REACH OUT TO
THEIR LOVED ONES.
SKYLER HENRY, CBS NEWS.
>> CORRESPONDENT NICOLE VALDEZ
IS FOLLOWING THE AFTERMATH FOR
US, ABOUT TWO HOURS SOUTH OF
ASHEVILLE.
THIS STORM WAS INCREDIBLY
DESTRUCTIVE IN THE CAROLINAS.
HOW AND WHY DID IT GET SO BAD
THERE?
>> Reporter: IS A MIXTURE OF A
DIFFERENT SORT OF IMPACTS THAT
CAME WITH HURRICANE HELENE.
IT WAS NOT JUST THE STRONG WIND
AND RAIN THAT FELL, THERE WERE
SO MANY REPORTED TORNADOES IN
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND
BEYOND, SO THERE ARE A LOT OF
DIFFERENT FACTORS THAT MADE
THIS STORM ESPECIALLY
DEVASTATING.
THE HOME YOU SEE HERE BEHIND ME
IS AN EXAMPLE OF THAT.
THIS MOBILE HOME HAS BEEN
CRUSHED BY A FALLING TREE.
THE MAJORITY OF THE DEATHS
REPORTED WERE A RESULT OF THIS
STORM AND BECAUSE TREES CAME
CRASHING DOWN ONTO HOMES AND
CARS.
THE WOMAN WHO LIVED INSIDE THIS
HOME WAS ONE OF THE 27 KILLED
IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ALONE.
WE KNOW THAT NUMBER ACROSS THE
SOUTHEAST HAS SURPASSED 100 AND
SADLY COULD CONTINUE TO CLIMB
AS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS NOW TRY
TO PRIORITIZE GETTING THOSE
VICTIMS THE RESOURCES THEY
NEED.
FOOD, WATER, SHELTER AND OF
COURSE GETTING POWER BACK ON
FOR THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS
STILL IN THE DARK RIGHT NOW.
>> WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR
RESCUE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS AN
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