Helene unleashed devastation across the Southeast.
More than 230 people have been killed from Hurricane Helene, which unleashed devastation across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a massive Category 4 hurricane, has become the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005.
Around 400 nurses and 40 doctors from states around the country have arrived at Mission Health, a hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, to provide support in the aftermath of Helene, hospital officials said Friday.
"This is a difficult time and we are doing all we can to bring help and relief to those in need," HCA Healthcare, which runs the hospital, said in a statement.
-ABC News' Youri Benadjaoud
Asheville Assistant City Manager Ben Woody stressed the importance of the North Fork Water Treatment Plant, which supplies 80% of Asheville's water.
"Restoring service after the storm depends on this system," Woody said.
He detailed storm damage, including the washout of two major waterlines -- a 36-inch and a 24-inch -- mirroring a 2004 disaster.
The city’s top repair priority is a 36-inch bypass line installed after that event, he said.
"If we get this bypass online, we can restore 80% of the system," Woody said, noting progress as of October 3.
Woody also confirmed the Mills River Water Treatment Plant, serving South Asheville, Buncombe and parts of Henderson County, is fully operational, producing five million gallons per day—about 20% of the system’s needs.
"There’s still a long way to go," he added.
-ABC News' Jason Volack
Asheville Police Department Deputy Chief Sean Aardema provided a comprehensive update Friday afternoon on recent efforts by law enforcement and rescue teams.
He reported that out of approximately 350 missing persons reported, 270 individuals have been located and reunited with their families. The department is actively working on 75 missing persons cases.
"The good news is that in the last 72 hours, we’ve rescued three individuals, two of whom were trapped in debris in the Swannanoa River Road area," Aardema added. "These people are alive today thanks to the rapid response of search and rescue teams."
The use of rapid DNA testing, including equipment donated by the private sector, has played a critical role in identifying missing individuals, he added.
-ABC News' Jason Volack
Former President Donald Trump -- who surveyed hurricane damage in Valdosta, Georgia, earlier in the week -- returned to the state to tour Evans, Georgia, on Friday with Gov. Brian Kemp, marking the former president’s first appearance with the governor since 2020.
Trump called his relationship with Kemp "great."
"We've always worked together very well," Trump said.
Kemp said to Trump, "I want to thank you for keeping the nation's attention on those who are hurting in Georgia."
Trump discusses Hurricane Helene recovery with Georgia governor
Trump announced that Elon Musk will be offering Starlink terminals to Georgia, as he did for North Carolina.
Asked if he was concerned about people not being able to vote in North Carolina after Helene put a strain on election workers, Trump said he was more concerned about people's safety.
"I'm worried about the people, not the vote. I'm worried about the people, lot of people missing. It's a bad one. This was a bad one. Bad storm, maybe the worst," Trump said.
Trump on Friday repeated false claims that FEMA has run out of money for Helene by spending it on migrants.
-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa
