89 verified storm-related deaths in North Carolina following Helene: NCDHHS
By Ciara Lankford,
1 days ago
NORTH CAROLINA ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — As of Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, there are 89 verified storm-related deaths in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, officials announced.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 34 deaths were due to ‘unknown circumstances,’ while 20 deaths were confirmed drownings.
Types of death in the state:
Unknown circumstances: 34
Drowning: 20
Landslide: 11
Blunt force injuries: 8
Wind/tree trauma: 6
Motor vehicle downings: 4
Motor vehicle crash, including hydroplane cases: 3
“We are aware there are additional reports of decedents, and our team is working to verify that these are storm-related deaths,” NCDHHS said on Tuesday. “Life-saving activities will always take priority, and we will continue to work to update this information as appropriately as possible.”
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