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Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller said there are now 35 confirmed deaths in the county related to Helene. Food and water distributions in Buncombe County will begin Monday at 2 p.m., officials announced Monday morning.

Death toll climbs to 35 in Buncombe County, food and water distribution to begin Monday afternoon

About the broad and devastating impacts of hurricane Helene. It's not just a catastrophic storm. It's historic history making storm entire southeast and Appalachia damage from the hurricane stretches across at least 10 states. Winds over 100 and 20 miles an hour. In some places, storm surges up to 15 ft and record flooding communities are devastated. Loved ones waiting, not sure if their loved ones are ok and they can't contact them because there's no cell phone connections. Many more folks this place have no idea when they'll be able to be returned to the home. If ever if there's home to return to, they're keeping our, we're keeping them all in our prayers and all the lives lost and those particularly unaccounted for. There's nothing like wondering is my husband, wife, son, daughter, mother, father alive and many more who remain without electricity, water, food and communications and whose homes and businesses have washed away in an instant. I want them to know we're not leaving until the job is done. I also want you to know I'm committed to traveling to the impacted areas as soon as possible, but I've been told that it would be disruptive. If I did it right now, we will not do that at the risk of diverting or delaying any, any of the response assets needed to deal with this crisis. My first responsibility to get all the help needed to those impacted areas and I expect to be there. Excuse me, I have cold. I expect to be there later this week. I and my team are in constant contact with the governors, mayors and local leaders of Fema Dan Griswell is on the ground now in North North Carolina, she's gonna stay in Nashville in that place. A reason for the foreseeable future. There's been reports of over 100 dead and consequence of the storm and there are reports of about 600 mi 600 people unaccounted for because they can't be contacted. God willing, they're alive, but there's no way to contact them again because of the lack of cell phone coverage. I've directed my team to provide every, every available resource as fast as possible to your communities to rescue recover and to begin rebuilding. In addition to F MA includes the Federal Communications Commission to help establish communications capability. The National Guard, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Defense are going to provide all the resources at its disposal to rescue and assist in clearing debris and delivering life saving supplies. So far, that's over 3600 personnel deployed. That number is growing by the day, I quickly approved requests from Governors of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia and Alabama for an emergency declaration. And I approved additional requests for the governors of North Carolina Florida, South Carolina and for a disaster declaration to pay to pay for debris removal, provide financial assistance directly directly to survivors. Fa and the Small Business administration are there to help the residents whose homes and businesses were literally destroyed, washed away or blown away. And the Federal Search and Rescue teams have been working side by side with state and local officials and partners in very treacherous conditions to find those who are missing and they'll not rest until everyone's accounted for. I wanna thank all all the first responders and everyone who's been working around the clock. One of the brave teams who volunteered to be there is from San Diego County Fire Department set to travel all the way from California to North Carolina to help. But on their way, they were in a, in a terrible car accident in Louisiana. We pray for their full recovery but it was a bad accident. We know there's more to do and we will continue to surge resources including food, water, communications and life saving equipment will be there as I said before. And I mean, it as long as it takes to finish this job, let me close this as president I've seen firsthand the devastating toll that disasters like this take on families and communities I've been on the ground many disasters areas since I've been present. Excuse me? I've heard dozens of stories from survivors about how it feels to be left with nothing. Not even knowing where, when you're back on track. I'm here to tell every single survivor in these impacted areas that we will be there with you as long as it takes for the sake of yourself. Excuse me and your family. So I urge everyone, everyone turn to their communities and home to listen to local officials and follow all safety instructions. Take this seriously, please be safe. Your nation has your back and the Biden Harris administration will be there until the job is done. God bless you all. And I'm thinking those are still wondering where your loved ones are. Thank you. People say that's my expectation. Not yet. It's been this historic storm, it's devastating. They've not seen anything like this before and some of our back to back three storms in a row. So it's really, really devastating. That is something I may have to request, but no decisions made yet. Yes, I told the Governor of North Carolina and go down and I, and I expect to be down there by Wednesday or Thursday. It would be clear for me to go. You guys have traveled with me. You know, there is an entourage. It's uh this can be disruptive. Could President Trump be down there? Is that I don't have any idea on another issue on the other side of the world in the Middle East. It's our understanding with this. What's that? I'm going to stick with this subject, but go ahead. Well, just the fact that Israel may be now launching a limited operation into Lebanon. Are you aware of that? Are you comfortable with their plans? I'm more aware than you might know and I'm comfortable with them stopping. We should have a cease fire. now, thank you to retaliate on the hurricane Mr President. Why weren't you? And Vice President Harris here in Washington? Commanding this, this weekend, I was commanding. I was on the phone for at least two hours yesterday and the day before as well. I command called a telephone. It's all my security. It's not important for the country to see. Ok. Yes. Thank you.

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President Biden talks about Helene's deadly impact on NC, other states 

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A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100.

The Latest: Helene's death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Helene making molehills out of mountains

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WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner explains why Helene was such a catastrophic storm for Asheville and all of western North Carolina.



Emergency shelters have been opened in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which brought historic flooding to the area.

Western North Carolina emergency shelters open for Helene aftermath

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Western North Carolina was crippled by historic flooding and life-threatening conditions from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. Many organizations are working to support those in need during this difficult time.

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The mayor of Canton tells WRAL News the western North Carolina town in Haywood County is experiencing "an apocalyptic disaster." In a one-on-one interview on Monday, Mayor Zeb Smathers said most of the floodwater has receded in the area, and the town is now in active recovery.

NC town of Canton in 'apocalyptic disaster,' mayor says

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WRAL explainer: Why was Helene so devastating for NC mountains? 

Explainer: Why was Helene so devastating for NC mountains? 

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