President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Monday, expressing his sorrow over the 107 lives lost in six states due to Hurricane Helene. The Carolinas have been hit particularly hard, with over half the fatalities reported there. Biden spoke of the widespread devastation, highlighting the challenges faced by rescue workers and families struggling to connect with loved ones.
Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall.A stop sign can be barely seen above a flooded parking lot after torrential rain from Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Morganton, N.C. President Joe Biden on Monday said 107 people in six states were reported dead.
In North Carolina, video filmed by Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari shows a "post apocalyptic" scene in Lake Lure after floods decimated the area. "I've been told that would be disruptive if I do that right now," he said. "We will not risk the response that's needed. My first response is to get all the help needed to those impacted areas."
Supplies were being airlifted to the region around the isolated city of Asheville. Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder pledged that she would have food and water to the city.
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