Communities rally together after Hurricane Helene ravages region

Massive cleanup and recovery efforts are underway in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. With roads washed out or blocked by debris, President Biden is set to take an aerial tour of the widespread destruction in the region. TODAY’s Craig Melvin reports from North Carolina.

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U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene

The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.
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Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs

“This dumb luck,” said one man who had just escaped the devastating post-Helene conditions in western North Carolina to stay at a friend’s house in Venice, Fla.
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How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?

Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?
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Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation

Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick ...
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FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...
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FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...
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Hurricane Helene’s victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.

“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.
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Tornadoes add to deadly threat across the region

Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road
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Communities rally together after Hurricane Helene ravages region

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U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene

Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs

Florida rep expects 'catastrophic devastation’ to coastal communities from Hurricane Milton

How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?

Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation

FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues

Hurricane Helene’s victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.

Tornadoes add to deadly threat across the region

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