Latest news on Hurricane Helene damage, storm recovery efforts

Summary

The 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

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⚖️ 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.

Keywords

💡Arraignment

An arraignment is a legal proceeding where the accused is formally charged and asked to enter a plea. In the video, 'Mack pleaded not guilty' during his arraignment, highlighting the beginning of a legal process that is part of the broader news coverage.

💡Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is a powerful storm that caused significant destruction in the southeastern United States, particularly in the Carolinas. The video covers the aftermath of the storm, including floods, tornadoes, and widespread devastation, resulting in over 100 deaths and the disruption of power for thousands.

💡Devastation

Devastation refers to the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, particularly in the Carolinas. The video shows visuals of communities overwhelmed by flooding, mudslides, and tornadoes, illustrating the catastrophic impact on the region.

💡Death toll

The death toll is the number of people who have died as a result of a disaster or incident. In the video, it is reported that over 100 people have died due to Hurricane Helene, with the toll expected to rise as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

💡Floods

Floods occur when water overflows onto land that is normally dry. The video describes unprecedented water levels in North Carolina, particularly Asheville, where floods caused by Hurricane Helene's heavy rains have destroyed homes and infrastructure.

💡Mudslides

Mudslides are the movement of large amounts of mud down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall. In this context, mudslides were one of the damaging effects of Hurricane Helene, causing further destruction and complicating rescue efforts in affected areas.

💡Tornadoes

Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air that extend from thunderstorms to the ground. The video mentions numerous tornadoes that accompanied Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, which contributed to the widespread destruction.

💡Power outage

A power outage refers to the loss of electrical power in a region. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, tens of thousands of people in the Carolinas are without power, a key challenge as recovery efforts attempt to restore essential services.

💡President Biden

President Biden, the current U.S. president, is mentioned in the video as addressing the government's efforts to provide resources for the recovery from Hurricane Helene. His administration is coordinating with FEMA, the National Guard, and other agencies to support the affected communities.

💡Rescue and recovery

Rescue and recovery efforts refer to the operations aimed at saving lives and restoring normalcy after a disaster. In the video, these efforts are underway following Hurricane Helene, with emergency responders and officials working to deliver supplies and reconnect communities that have been cut off by floods and power outages.

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