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Fatalities at least 25 in Georgia; thousands still without power | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has resulted in 25 fatalities and left thousands without power. The storm, stronger than anticipated, caused widespread damage, particularly in Lowndes County. Governor Brian Kemp reported over 1.3 million power outages at its peak, with ongoing efforts to restore electricity. He requested an expedited disaster declaration from FEMA and mobilized 1,500 National Guard members for recovery. Currently, about 520 individuals are in shelters, and communication remains disrupted due to outages affecting major carriers. Recovery efforts may take up to 72 hours to fully mobilize resources for those affected.
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Kemp tours Helene aftermath
Gov. Brian Kemp is in the August area touring Helene damage.
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Helene aftermath updates | Gov. Kemp, Trump touring cities in Georgia today
SUMMARY: Georgia is reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helen, with the governor and first lady set to tour the hardest-hit areas today. Among the worst-affected locations is Richmond County, where state emergency teams are responding. Governor Kemp recently assessed damage in Valdosta and described it as unprecedented, potentially making this storm the most costly in state history. Over 800 National Guard soldiers are on the ground, with numbers expected to rise. Georgia Power reports Helen as the most destructive storm in its history, indicating a lengthy recovery process ahead for the community. Extensive coverage is available online.
11Alive’s Liza Lucas reports.
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Recovery is continuing in Georgia after Helene barreled through the state
SUMMARY: The death toll from Hurricane Helen has reached 89 nationwide, with ongoing recovery efforts in Georgia. In Butts County, 51 homes, including Regina Davis’s recently rebuilt house, are significantly affected by flooding. Regina, who had just moved back in after her home was destroyed by a tornado in January 2022, faced several feet of floodwater from the Yellow River. Her daughter rescued her during the night after Regina believed the flooding had stopped. Having lived on her street for 42 years, Regina plans to stay and has repairs scheduled to begin on Monday morning.
Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on late Thursday night before moving into Georgia.
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