The number of victims of Hurricane "Helen" in the USA has exceeded 150
The number of victims of Hurricane "Helen" in the USA has exceeded 150
The number of victims of Hurricane Helen, which hit the eastern regions of the United States, has exceeded 150, and about 600 people are considered missing. During the typhoon, the wind speed reached 225 km per hour. Eliminating the consequences of a natural disaster can cost the country's economy 95-110 billion dollars.
Hurricane Helen, which hit the coast of the US state of Florida, continues to have a negative impact on the region. The wind speed reached 225 km per hour during the category 4 (total category 5) hurricane.
Officials said at least 150 people were killed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, which were hit by the storm and heavy rainfall. Also, about 600 people are considered missing. This indicates that the number of victims may increase again.
North Carolina's mountainous regions were hit hardest by the storm. In this area, floods washed away bridges and buildings, entire villages were destroyed, and the famous tourist city of Asheville, with a population of about 95 thousand, was cut off from the outside world.
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says more than 1,000 people are staying in shelters as a result of Hurricane Helen.
According to officials, more than 150,000 households have asked for help, food and water are being sent to the areas affected by the storm.
US President Joe Biden is expected to visit areas affected by the storm this week.
President Biden declared a "state of emergency" in Florida and North Carolina and ordered "federal assistance" to hurricane victims.
Elimination of the consequences of Hurricane "Helen" is expected to cost 95-110 billion dollars.
The hurricane moved into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. However, the U.S. government is warning that more natural disasters may occur in the country as the hurricane season ends on November 30.
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