Helene recovery in North Carolina: Gov. Cooper Wed., Oct. 9, 2024 [Briefing]

Carolina Weather Group

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a briefing to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts from Helene.

Helene has caused a major flooding disaster in the Carolinas.

Communities remain cut off from the outside world with limited-to-no power or communication. Others have had to flee their homes to escape the rising flood waters brought on by Helene.

Across both North Carolina and South Carolina, a million and a half Carolinians remain without power.

The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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