Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
As rescue teams respond in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction in the southeast U.S. and southern Appalachia, the death toll continues to climb. At least 120 people across several states were killed,Many people drowned after not heeding evacuation orders; others were killed in their homes and cars by falling trees and road signs. At least two Georgians were killed when a tornado picked up their car. Deaths were also reported in Florida, South Carolina and Virginia.
One rescue effort involved saving 41 people north of Asheville. Another mission focused on saving a single infant. The teams found people through both 911 calls and social media messages, North Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Todd Hunt said.Officials said residents should only drink treated and bottled water until public water systems were back online.
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