Hurricane Helene: A Nation's Response in Action

A storm so powerful that it leaves entire neighborhoods underwater. That’s what Hurricane Helene did when it hit several states, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. By Wednesday, 189 lives were lost, making it the deadliest U. S. mainland hurricane since 2005's Katrina. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the affected regions to see the devastation firsthand. They promised help until everyone is fully recovered. Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4 storm, the strongest ever for this area.As of Wednesday afternoon, over a million people were still without power. South Carolina was hit hardest with over 484,000 outages. To speed up aid delivery to isolated communities, Biden is sending active-duty soldiers to join the North Carolina National Guard. Senate leaders want Congress to address Helene’s damage and meet in October for quick legislation before year-end. They emphasize the need for federal support and aid. Coming together and contributing to relief efforts through organizations like the Red Cross is crucial as we face this disaster.