Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
By Kerry Breen,
1 days ago
A week after Hurricane Helene tore through the U.S. Southeast and devastated western North Carolina with heavy rains and severe flooding, satellite images are showing the extent of the damage.
At least 225 people have been confirmed dead, and officials say they expect the death toll to continue to rise as recovery efforts continue.
Satellite images show washed-out streets and buildings. One image shows mud and debris near Old Fort Elementary School in Old Fort, North Carolina.
Old Fort is one of the hardest-hit areas, CBS affiliate WNCN-TV reported . Cars, homes and more were pushed along by strong floodwaters. Power, water and other essential services are still yet to be fully restored.
Another satellite image from the town shows empty space where homes once were, and downed trees and power lines.
In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR .
The town received over two feet of rain, according to the National Weather Service, and images show muddy roads, wrecked homes and more devastation.
Mr. Biden said then that the federal government will cover 100% of all debris removal and emergency protective measure costs in North Carolina for six months, and will do the same for Florida and Georgia for the next 90 days.
"In moments like this, it's time to put politics aside," the president said against the backdrop of a damaged Ray City, Georgia. "There are no Democrats or Republicans out here."
Amazing Biden can use drones to feed Palestinians. What about Americans. Plus the administration is lying that they are not using FEMA for immigrants. Ask ChatGPT it will tell you the truth. The Biden administration is lying.
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