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Cleanup and recovery continues weeks after Hurricane Helene
SUMMARY: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, which has caused 225 deaths and left hundreds of thousands without power across the southeast, major relief efforts are underway. Communities, particularly in hard-hit Western North Carolina, are cleaning up and restoring infrastructure amid many road closures. The situation remains dire, with over a hundred fatalities reported in North Carolina alone. Country music star Dolly Parton is aiding recovery by donating $1 million to relief efforts. As families struggle without power and seek loved ones, organizations are mobilizing resources, with further assistance available via a text relief service for those wishing to help.
The storm is responsible for 225 deaths across the southeast.
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'Hazardous' debris pops up in yards near Rockdale Count BioLab fire | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Residents in Rockdale County are grappling with hazardous chemicals found in their backyards, a week after a fire at a nearby biolab chemical plant. Following the incident, a large plume of black smoke raised concerns about air quality, and residents like Kathy Breedlove discovered chunks of an unknown black substance on their property. They were advised not to touch the debris, which the EPA has yet to test. A biolab spokesperson assured residents that cleanup efforts are underway for both public areas and private properties, while a local office is being established to address community concerns.
Rockdale County BioLab fire update: Residents who live near the Rockdale County BioLab that caught fire say they’re finding black chunks of unknown substance in their yards. Officials have told them it’s hazardous and not to touch it, but one resident says no one has come by to remove it from her land.
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Election 2024: Scott bidding to win District 13 for 12th time | Georgia
SUMMARY: Democrat Davis Scott, a two-decade incumbent in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, faces Republican challenger Jonathan Chavez in the upcoming election. Scott emphasizes healthcare, veterans‘ issues, and gun safety, claiming substantial federal funding for his district. Chavez argues for new leadership, advocating for education reform, criminal justice changes, and border security. Despite a costly campaign where Scott ended up with $260,000, he remains favored to win, having secured over 80% of the vote in the previous election. Chavez, supported by endorsements from conservative organizations, calls for fundamental changes in education and healthcare policies.
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Politics' role in Helene aftermath, VP debate recap, JD Vance 1-on-1 | The Georgia Vote, Oct. 6
SUMMARY: Following Hurricane Helen’s devastation in Georgia, political leaders, including President Biden, Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris, have focused on recovery efforts while attempting to rise above partisanship. Biden emphasized federal support during his visit to affected areas, while Trump praised state leadership after surveying damage with Governor Kemp. Harris, making her first disaster visit as vice president, announced meal distributions and federal assistance pledges. Amid these events, Republican and Democratic strategists discussed the political implications of recovery efforts and the recent civil debate between JD Vance and Tim Walls, stressing the importance of timely federal responses to citizens’ concerns.
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