The number of Helena’s victims has risen to at least seven
He devastating passage Hurricane Helena has at least seven deaths in various states of the United States. According to reports collected by companies cnnvictims are distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, all due to incidents related to the meteorological phenomenon.
One of the first tragic events occurred in AndersonSouth Carolina, where one person lost their life after a tree fell on their home. “The victim died Friday morning due to adverse weather conditions from Tropical Storm Helene,” the Anderson County Coroner’s Office said, according to a compiled report.
North Carolina was not spared the destruction. In the city charlottea man lost his life when strong winds pushed a tree onto the structure. “The minors who were in the home did not suffer physical harm,” he said Charlotte Fire Department on his Facebook page. Another adult who was in the home was rescued, although no immediate details were given on his condition.
The storm also claimed the life of a four-year-old boy in Colorado County. Catawba, North Carolina. A minor died in a head-on collision on slippery roads due to rain caused by Helene’s outer tracks. IN Georgiatwo more deaths were confirmed, according to state governors.
He Hurricane Helena made landfall in Florida on Thursday night, becoming the strongest hurricane on record in the Florida area. Big Bend. The storm, which has been downgraded from a Category 4 to a Category 1, continues to cause serious problems. It caused dangerous storm surges, torrential rains and power outages, leaving more than 1.5 million people without power. “We fear the worst when the sun comes up,” the county sheriff’s office said. Suwannee, Florida. The storm has so far caused one death in the state, the governor confirmed.
Several Florida counties suffered from Helene’s ravages:
- Charlotte County: The Office of Emergency Management urged residents to stay off roads due to severe flooding from the storm. “There is no guarantee that any road in the county will not experience some level of dangerous flooding or debris during its run,” the county office said.
- Citrus County: The local sheriff reported that roads are under water and thunderstorms are expected to increase overnight. Drivers are advised to avoid roads with standing water.
- Gadsden County: Downed trees and power lines were reported, leaving more than 3,000 homes without power.
- Hillsborough County: Here, the sheriff’s office is monitoring areas with high water levels and advising drivers to find alternate routes.
- Levy District: The Office of Emergency Management has suspended all emergency responses “until conditions are safe.”
- Sarasota County: Bridges to Siesta Key are impassable due to heavy flooding. The sheriff’s office stresses the importance of residents seeking shelter until the water recedes.
- Suwannee County: “Extreme destruction” was reported in the area, with extensive structural damage and trees down on homes. Authorities mentioned that there are power outages affecting 100% of the lines throughout the county.
- Pasco County: Around 40 people were rescued from the rising waters here. Rescue efforts are continuing as the situation remains critical, according to the county sheriff’s office.
The authorities in the affected areas are working intensively to restore order and help the affected. Emergency efforts focused on restoring power and clearing roads of debris. The situation is expected to improve in the coming days, although much will depend on the upcoming weather conditions.
Residents are encouraged to follow the instructions of local authorities and stay safe while damage from Hurricane Helene is assessed and repaired.