Hurricane Helene death toll tops 100

More than 100 people across the southeastern United States have been killed by the effects of Hurricane Helene as of Monday.

Hurricane Helene swept through Florida’s Big Bend region before powering through Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina, and many rural communities. North Carolina has the highest number of fatalities with 42 people confirmed dead. CNN has put the total death toll at 115 so far.

Telephone communications and major roadways have been down in Asheville for days due to flooding. Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) told the news outlet that the hurricane was “a devastating catastrophe of historic proportions.” He said there have been more than 1,000 reports of people having trouble getting in touch with family or friends…

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