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Lost food due to Hurricane Milton? No, FEMA, Red Cross will not replace it

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are behind Brevard, but the food rumors that circulate on social media after every major storm are likely to soon circle the Space Coast and all affected areas in the Sunshine State. For example: Every hurricane season, well-meaning people often post posts saying that FEMA and the American Red Cross are […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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Top GOP fundraiser in Florida sets up Trump GoFundMe for Helene victims

Helene aftermath: Community repairs Helene damage in North Carolina Community members in North Carolina gathered to clean up the damage and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene has raised nearly $3 million as of Tuesday afternoon. It was set up on GoFundMe […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Hurricane Helene's aftermath floods North Carolina, FEMA and National Guard help

Drone captures Helene aftermath in Asheville, North Carolina Video shows some of the damage and debris left behind after Hurricane Helene hit parts of North Carolina. WASHINGTON – National Guard troops flew families from flooded communities in North Carolina as federal authorities rushed to help those hit hardest by Helene on Monday, sending thousands of […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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When does recovery begin for Western North Carolina?

Neighbors grabbed chainsaws. They jumped into pickup trucks and trudged through the muddy floodwaters. They cleared debris, prepared as much food as they could and went looking for missing friends and neighbors. As floodwaters begin to recede on Monday, hope is emerging in the devastated landscape around Asheville. In the most difficult times, communities came […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Photos and videos show Helene's aftermath

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Village is under water after Helene The historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina was under water after Helene raced through the area. Photos and videos have captured “biblical devastation” in Asheville, North Carolina, as residents scramble for resources after flooding and power outages that led to gas and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The death toll rises amid rescue efforts

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At least 90 people died Monday and more than 2 million homes and businesses remained dark across the Southeast. The region is under siege […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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View aerial photos of Biltmore Village

Flooding in Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Village is under water after Helene The historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina was under water after Helene raced through the area. Buncombe County officials announced Sept. 26 that residents of Biltmore Village in Asheville should be evacuated before Helene makes landfall. Now, thanks to Helene, the area […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Storm poses a threat hours after landfall

Watch Hurricane Helene approach Florida Strong wind gusts, heavy rain and waves devastated parts of Florida as Hurricane Helene approached. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Helene weakened to a tropical storm as it swept through Georgia early Friday, although it was still producing life-threatening storm surges, winds and flooding rain hours after making devastating landfall on […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Hurricane likely to intensify before landfall

Popular tourist spots hit by heavy rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing heavy rain to popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hurricane Helene strengthened to a Category 2 storm Thursday and is forecast to gain strength before making […]

By Andrew Jack

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024