Starting Hurricane Helene cleanup? Here's how to deal with flood and storm damage
Cleaning up after a hurricane or other storm is exhausting but necessary. If you're doing it yourself, here are a few tips to make it a bit easier.
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
Dry the house out as soon as possible. Use a wet-dry vacuum or water pump to remove standing water, then fans and dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture. Fans should be placed to blow air out of the house, to prevent mold from spreading.
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Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 159 dead from record-breaking storm
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.
Who is in charge of East Tennessee Hurricane Helene flood response?
Hundreds of workers and thousands of volunteers working to search, rescue and clean up. But who is giving orders?
Hurricane Helene flooding was 'devastating' for Treasure Island: Tyler Payne
Treasure Island Mayor Tyler Payne describes the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in his Florida town on 'Varney & Co.'
6 states, 500 miles, 1 storm: A timeline of Hurricane Helene’s destruction
Hurricane Helene has laid waste to the southeastern United States. Its sheer wind force and deadly floods left behind a path of destruction stretching over 500 miles from Florida to the Southern Appalachians.
Six Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee, one in Knox County
Federal, state and local officials have warned that the death total will rise in East Tennessee from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Helene Delivered My Second Catastrophic Flood
The last text message I received on Friday morning from Josh, a close friend since kindergarten, read: “I just had to wade in ...
More than 80% of Floridians lack flood insurance. Guess who pays | Commentary
Maxwell: Fewer than 20% of Floridians have flood insurance. That’s ridiculous in a hurricane-prone state. We can’t keep ...
3 reasons the western North Carolina flood was so extreme
The flood disaster was spurred by multiple waves of excessive rain, the region’s steep terrain and a record-setting flow of ...
Want to help East Tennessee flood victims? 14 places to donate or provide supplies
Floods from Hurricane Helene have devastated communities. Here are places to drop off supplies and give money.
Does your NC home need flood insurance? What to know about cost + coverage options
Mortgage lenders may require you to have flood insurance if you live on a floodplain. Here’s how to know if you do (and what ...
Update: Coastal flood advisory issued for Atlantic and Cape May counties until Sunday night
An updated coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:44 p.m. in effect until 11 p.m.
The AI flood prediction technologies helping to protect communities at risk
The town of Waverly in Tennessee suffered a historic flood in 2021, impacting hundreds of residents like Amanda. Discover how ...
How flood damage is cutting off North Carolina communities from emergency relief
Relief efforts in western North Carolina have been hindered by devastating flooding and road closures after the swath of ...