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A photo taken in Hazlehurst, Georgia, on Monday, October 14 shows a roadway still cluttered with storm debris.

Helene hit Georgia more than two weeks ago. These residents are still without power.

Sarah Dewberry and Amanda Musa, CNN October 15, 2024

(CNN) — Nineteen long days have passed since Susie Stevenson’s home lost power after Hurricane Helene cut through the southeastern United States late last month, leaving hundreds of people dead and...

	In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the oven in their home in Lakeland, Florida.

Milton and Helene are taking a toll on the mental health of Floridians, leaving a trail of anxiety and frayed nerves

Ray Sanchez, CNN October 14, 2024

(CNN) —In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the oven in their home in Lakeland, Florida. Transformers exploded outside. The surging...

A helicopter flies above a damaged structure in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, on October 2, 2024.

Recovery efforts after Helene pose safety hazards after 30 near-midair flight collisions

Pete Muntean, CNN October 8, 2024

CNN — The unprecedented number of airplanes, helicopters and drones swooping in to help with post-Helene recovery efforts over the past week are now posing a safety hazard, officials say. At various...

A complicated relief effort unfolds in North Carolina in the face of tough terrain, collapsed communications and a ticking clock

Dakin Andone and Dianne Gallagher, CNN October 1, 2024

CNN — To Cory Vaillancourt, the only scene comparable to the one unfolding in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene is a war zone. Nearly two years ago, the Smoky Mountain News politics editor...

In this screengrab from video, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to the press about Hurricane Helene on September 26.

Helene is an “unusually dangerous storm,” North Carolina governor warns

Maureen Chowdhury, CNN September 26, 2024

CNN — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper warned that Hurricane Helene could have a dangerous and deadly impact in parts of the state. “This is an unusually dangerous storm that threatens to bring...