Helene death toll continues to rise as Biden plans NC visit

At least 133 people were killed by Hurricane Helene, officials in multiple states. Of those, 49 were in North Carolina, with the majority of storm-related deaths being in Buncombe County. On this special episode of WCNC Charlotte To Go, we're following the latest developments as Helene cleanup continues across the Carolinas.

Richard DeVayne joins the show live from Boone, where floodwaters have receded but the work is just getting started as folks get a good look at Helene's devastation. Plus, we're updating you on emergency shelters and efforts to deliver food and essential supplies to those impacted by Helene in the High Country.

President Joe Biden will visit North Carolina on Wednesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, NBC News reported on Monday.

Biden had said earlier on Monday that the federal government would be with survivors and others in the nation’s southeast affected by Helene “as long as it takes.”

He expected to ask Congress for additional money for disaster assistance and intends to travel to North Carolina later this week when his presence wouldn’t divert from live-saving search-and-rescue missions.

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/president-biden-helene-north-carolina-storm-damage/275-262f1638-1022-4c86-ac98-f0e6ad778771

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