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Recovery efforts underway in Georgia following Hurricane Helene
Eva Pilgrim is in Georgia, speaking with local residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Community rallies to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Helene
Eva Pilgrim is in Georgia, meeting with local residents who are working to raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
False claims about hurricane relief efforts spread by Donald Trump and Elon Musk have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election.
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October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Vice President Harris on federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Harris reacts to former President Donald Trump pushing false claims about the government's response to Hurricane Helene on "The View."
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
October 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Hurricane Helene recovery updates from North Carolina family
Jacob Painter and his family saw their home nearly destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM
October 8, 2024 at 6:04 PM
How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.
October 8, 2024 at 6:04 PM
October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
'Southeast Strong': Recovery efforts underway in Augusta, Georgia
Communities are coming together, and organizations like Caring for Others are distributing food and supplies across Georgia and the Southeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
October 8, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Hurricane Helene by the numbers: Catastrophic destruction covers 400 miles
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a major Category 4 storm.
October 8, 2024 at 4:34 PM
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Helene’s impact on North Carolina is ‘truly devastating’: Nonprofit head
Jessica Thompson, CEO of All Hands and Hearts, says people affected by the hurricane will need help “for years to come.”
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
The impact of FEMA misinformation on relief efforts
ABC News’ Emmanuelle Saliba on how to avoid misinformation in emergency situations.
October 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
October 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Luke Combs and Eric Church talk efforts to help after Hurricane Helene
The country superstars, along with Grammy winners James Taylor and Billy Strings, announced their "Concert for Carolina" benefit.
October 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM
October 8, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Helene will not derail presidential election: Officials
Georgia and North Carolina election officials said Monday that the presidential election in November will not be derailed by the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 3:25 PM
October 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
'Southeast Strong': Fire station, community feeds first responders in Nashville, GA
A fire station in Nashville, Georgia, became a makeshift meal center serving all the first responders working in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 3:26 PM
October 8, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Luke Combs, Eric Church talk Hurricane Helene relief concert
Luke Combs and Eric Church talk headlining the "Concert For Carolina," which benefits victims of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 3:22 PM
October 8, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Carolina Panthers deliver supplies to hard-hit areas after Helene
The Panthers teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank to help bring much needed supplies to ship to hard-hit areas.
October 8, 2024 at 2:53 PM
October 8, 2024 at 1:32 PM
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Charities and organizations have set up donation pages and other ways to help with local relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024 at 1:32 PM
October 8, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Rival marching bands team up to honor Hurricane Helene victims
The bands from North Carolina State and Wake Forest University joined forces on Saturday for a heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace" in tribute to those affected by September's storm.
October 8, 2024 at 9:05 AM
October 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Misinformation complicates Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
FEMA and the White House pushed back on former President Donald Trump's false claim that disaster relief money was spent on migrants. Those funds are separate from migrant response programs.
October 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM
October 8, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
A hearing has started in North Carolina over the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premium rates by more than 42% on average
October 8, 2024 at 3:02 AM
October 8, 2024 at 12:09 AM
WH calls Trump claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'
DHS pushed back on his claim FEMA has no funds left for recovery efforts.
October 8, 2024 at 12:09 AM
October 7, 2024 at 11:20 PM
A look at the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
North Carolina resident and small business owner Josh Copus talks Hurricane Helene’s aftermath and the relief efforts in his community.
October 7, 2024 at 11:20 PM
October 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM
FEMA official on misinformation amid Helene recovery
Keith Turi, FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery discusses the rise in false claims about Hurricane Helene that are spreading online about the storm and recovery efforts.
October 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM
October 7, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Communities come together to help those in wake of Hurricane Helene
PetSafe Brands CEO Rob Candelino shares an exclusive announcement about Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
October 7, 2024 at 9:27 PM
October 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Hurricane Helene disrupts voting plans in Southeastern US
Officials in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia are scrambling to ensure voters will be able to cast their November election ballots amid damage from Hurricane Helene.
October 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM
October 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM
'Southeast Strong' looks at recovery efforts in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
The organization Ground Force Humanitarian Aid is among those on the ground helping the community recover after Hurricane Helene.
October 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM
October 7, 2024 at 3:25 PM
President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden’s message after Helene: ‘Your nation has your back’
Exclusive: President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden shared words of hope to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, saying, "there's nothing we can't do if we do it together."
October 7, 2024 at 3:25 PM
October 7, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Category 4
Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds Monday morning.
October 7, 2024 at 2:31 PM
October 7, 2024 at 1:02 PM
'Southeast Strong' looks at recovery efforts in Asheville, North Carolina
Residents of the region, which was one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Helene, are stepping up to help their community, even when some have lost so much themselves.
October 7, 2024 at 1:02 PM
October 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM
'Your nation has your back,' Joe and Jill Biden tell those in Helene's deadly path
"In moments like this, there are no red or blue states," the president said in the message, which aired Monday on ABC News' "Good Morning America."
October 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM
October 7, 2024 at 12:46 AM
A Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Hurricane Helene
As hurricane-fueled floodwaters surged into Tennessee's Nolichucky River, Boone McCrary, his girlfriend and chocolate lab Moss headed out on his fishing boat to rescue a man from his collapsing home
October 7, 2024 at 12:46 AM
October 6, 2024 at 7:43 PM
FEMA counters misinformation about Hurricane Helene emergency response
ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports from North Carolina on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on “This Week.”
October 6, 2024 at 7:43 PM
October 6, 2024 at 5:31 PM
'It’s really a shame we’re putting politics ahead of helping people': Criswell
George Stephanopoulos interviews FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on “This Week.”
October 6, 2024 at 5:31 PM
October 6, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Big Dog Ranch Rescue helping pet families hard-hit by Helene
The Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the largest no-kill dog rescue in the U.S., is collecting and distributing pet food and supplies to families in areas hard-hit by Helene.
October 6, 2024 at 4:15 PM
October 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM
FEMA's Criswell dismisses 'ridiculous' Helene recovery falsehoods
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed recovery from Hurricane Helene and pushed back on baseless claims about the agency's funding.
October 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM
October 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Inside helicopter bringing live-saving relief to devastated areas by Helene
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood flew with the North Carolina National Guard during their efforts to deliver aid and relief to cut off communities and their search for missing persons.
October 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
October 6, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Urgent recovery efforts needed in remote towns in the Southeast
ABC News’ Gio Benitez travelled to the small town of Bat Cave, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, as members of the community are jumping into action.
October 6, 2024 at 1:52 PM
October 5, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Dolly Parton announces $1 million donation in aftermath of Helene
The global superstar Dolly Parton announced she is donating $1 million of her own money to relief efforts after Helene, as well as another $1 million from her businesses.
October 5, 2024 at 11:11 PM
October 5, 2024 at 7:37 PM
What to know about Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction a week later
Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.
October 5, 2024 at 7:37 PM
October 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Mercy Chefs providing meals for communities impacted by Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on the ground in North Carolina, Mercy Chefs are providing meals to hospital workers, patients and the community.
October 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
October 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Neighbors come together to help their communities impacted by Helene
ABC News’ Gio Benitez showcases the amazing stories of neighbors helping neighbors during a time of need and everyday heroes who are emerging in the wake of Helene’s wrath.
October 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
October 5, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Homeowners hit by Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms in recent history to hit the mainland
October 5, 2024 at 3:58 PM
October 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM
The scale of Helene’s devastation grows as the search for missing continues
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood reports from North Carolina where residents of the Southeast try to salvage what they can as the search for the missing continues.
October 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM
October 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Tracking Hurricane Helene's destruction
Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26.
October 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
October 5, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Family devastated by Helene spent hours trapped on roof when floodwaters rushed in
When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, the water rose extremely fast in the Beacon Village neighborhood of Swannanoa.
October 5, 2024 at 11:08 AM
October 5, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Why was the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, so extreme? Experts explain
The remnants of Hurricane Helene were not the only factor that contributed to the severity of the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina.
October 5, 2024 at 10:36 AM
October 5, 2024 at 2:31 AM
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
To help those affected by Hurricane Helene, consider supporting relief efforts through reputable charities and organizations such as the Red Cross, Direct Relief, and the Salvation Army.
October 5, 2024 at 2:31 AM
October 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Recovery from devastating destruction caused by Helene is entering its 2nd week
Hundreds of thousands of customers in the South are still without power over one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. More than 230,000 are without power in North Carolina.
October 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
October 4, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Trump, Kemp make rare appearance together to survey Hurricane Helene damage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump will appear together to survey Hurricane Helene's impact on the state.
October 4, 2024 at 11:39 PM
October 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Recovery efforts intensify in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
First responders race to bring help to families in need while the death toll from the storm has climbed to more than 220 people, according to The Associated Press.
October 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM
October 4, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Trump discusses Hurricane Helene recovery with Georgia governor
Former President Trump is with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to deliver remarks on Hurricane Helene and recovery efforts in the state.
October 4, 2024 at 9:37 PM