Hurricane Helene

September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene Strikes Florida with 140 mph Winds: Moves Into Georgia—Millions Without Power as Catastrophic Flooding Unfolds

Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night, bringing catastrophic winds, storm surge, and flooding to the area. The hurricane’s impacts are expected

Aviation·USA·Weather

Asheville Airport Disruption: Most Flights Canceled as Hurricane Helene Shuts Down WNC Travel

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) faces extensive flight disruptions as of September 29, 2024, due to a combination of technological issues and weather-related challenges. The airport released an official statement at 9:30 AM detailing the current situation and its impact on

September 29, 2024

Lake Lure Dam Overtopped: 20 Inches of Rain Pushes Structure to the Brink

Disaster·News·USA

In a dire turn of events, residents near Lake Lure in western North Carolina face a life-threatening situation as officials warn of the imminent

Rep. Cory Mills’ Helicopter Mission Delivers Aid to 182 Victims in Devastated NC After Hurricane Helene

Disaster·News·USA

As Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact continues to unfold across the southeastern United States, a combination of grassroots relief efforts and political action is emerging

An Air National Guard member unloads food and water from a C-17 aircraft for distribution to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene in Asheville.

Disaster·News·USA

FEMA Faces $10 Billion Shortfall as Hurricane Helene’s Devastation Pushes Funding to the Brink

In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene, which has claimed over 160 lives and left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has issued

Sunita Somvanshi

October 4, 2024

Business·Mobility

Hurricane Helene Forces GM to Temporarily Shut Down Two U.S. Plants—What This Means for SUV and Pickup Production

General Motors (GM) has temporarily suspended production at two key U.S. factories in Texas and Michigan due to supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. The automaker halted operations at its Flint

Sunita Somvanshi

October 4, 2024

Disaster·News

Hurricane Helene: Impact Plastics Employees Swept Away in Tennessee Floods—Erwin Factory Survivor Stories, Missing Worker Count Revealed and Death Toll

In a harrowing incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024, employees at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, found themselves in a life-threatening situation as floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed their workplace. The

Sunita Somvanshi

October 3, 2024