RALEIGH, NC (October 18, 2024) ⇒ There are 95 verified storm-related fatalities in North Carolina as of Friday, October 18, 2024 for Hurricane Helene. The numbers are updated daily. The information is verified through official channels and is subject to change based on investigation.
It is important to note that only emergency responders tasked with supporting fatality management after the storm are qualified to move, document and transport decedents. Anyone else who encounters evidence of a person who has died, or a family who needs help with a loved one who has died, should call emergency services for assistance.
A total of 39 people remain unaccounted for in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene as of Friday, October 18, 2024…