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Alabama Power, Others on the Ground after Hurricane Helene | Oct. 1, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m.
SUMMARY: Alabama is actively aiding recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in states like Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. With cities like Asheville struggling with no power, food, or services, organizations such as Alabama Power and the American Red Cross have stepped in. Alabama Power is mobilizing over 950 personnel and 500 local contractors to restore electricity in 11 Georgia cities. Meanwhile, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and essential services to those displaced by the hurricane. Their collaborative efforts highlight the importance of community support during this recovery process, addressing immediate needs for affected families.
After Hurricane Helene brought devastation to states like Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, some cities need all the help they can get.
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Mobile nursing facility housing Hurricane Helene refugees from Florida
SUMMARY: Carabel Health and Wellness Center, a skilled nursing facility in Mobile, coordinated with its sister facility in Carabel, Florida, to safely transport 56 residents ahead of Hurricane Halen. The Mobile facility sent passenger vans and buses for a 4-hour journey, where residents were welcomed with hot meals upon arrival. While many residents expressed gratitude for their safety, they also mourned leaving family behind in Florida. Administrator Scott Hayes emphasized the importance of evacuation plans for natural disasters, and assured that state agencies were involved in ensuring resident safety. The Mobile facility can accommodate 174 beds, with 110 reserved for Florida evacuees.
A skilled nursing facility in Mobile coordinated with their other facility in Carrabelle, Florida, to bring 56 residents to Mobile ahead of Hurricane Helene.
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TVA Announces River Operations Update | October 1, 2024 | News 19 at 5 p.m.
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announced plans to aggressively manage water flow through the system this week due to excessive rainfall from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. The Key River near Greenville rose rapidly, prompting the TVA to release water from 8 of the 9 Tennessee River dams. This controlled release aims to maintain safe water levels below the dams. Residents are advised to avoid areas near the dams for safety as they implement these changes.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will aggressively move water through the system this week.
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Southeastern states send help to Helene-stricken North Carolina | Florida
SUMMARY: Governors from Southeastern states, despite their own challenges from Hurricane Helene, are aiding western North Carolina with disaster response efforts. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis is sending a transportation crew and heavy equipment, including temporary bridges, to assist with damage assessments after significant flooding impacted major interstates. Alabama dispatched a 13-person team for search and rescue operations, while Mississippi sent generators and helicopters to support recovery efforts. Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused extensive flooding and devastation in several states, leaving many stranded in areas like Asheville, which received nearly 14 inches of rain.
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