NC Officials Confirm 94 Storm-Related Deaths After Hurricane Helene

Officials in North Carolina have confirmed at least 94 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene, with most occurring in Buncombe County. The state’s Department of Health and Human Services reported the deaths across 20 counties, noting that the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed them. Governor Roy Cooper signed a relief package allocating $273 million for recovery efforts, with many residents still without power and facing challenges like using nearby streams for water and dealing with impassable roads and landslides caused by the hurricane.

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