The number of victims of Hurricane "Helen" in the USA has reached 111 people
As a result of Hurricane Helen in the southeastern United States
The amount of damage caused by a natural disaster can be up to 100 billion dollars.
Hurricane Helen hit southeastern US states, including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. According to CBS News, America has not seen such a natural disaster in 100 years. More than 40 million Americans in three states were affected.
Local authorities have reported that at least 69 people have been killed, while media reports that the death toll has already reached 111.
As a result of strong winds, rains and floods, millions of people were left without electricity, roads and bridges were destroyed. Extensive cleanup and damage recovery efforts began on Sunday after the storm weakened.
According to the media, the amount of damage caused by the natural disaster can range from 15 to 100 billion dollars.
US President Joe Biden declared a "state of disaster" in Florida and North Carolina and ordered "federal assistance" to those affected by the hurricane, according to a statement from the White House.
More than 3,200 rescuers were involved in eliminating the consequences of the natural disaster.
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