Biden and Harris Visit Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene in Southeastern United States

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage and loss of life in the southeastern United States, with 166 reported deaths. The storm has left more than a million people without power, and hundreds are still missing. The states of North Carolina and South Carolina have been particularly hard hit, with nearly half of the deaths attributed to Helene occurring in North Carolina. US President Joe Biden has dispatched 1,000 active-duty soldiers to aid relief efforts and has traveled to the affected areas, including South Carolina and North Carolina, where he met with local officials and first responders. Vice President Kamala Harris has also joined Biden on his trip to the affected areas. The storm has been described as one of the deadliest in recent US history, with widespread flooding and destruction reported.