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Summary published at 9/27/2024

🌪️ Tropical Storm Helene is causing a life-threatening situation in the Southeast, with severe flooding reported in Florida and Georgia. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest to hit Florida's Big Bend region, with winds exceeding 140 mph and an "unsurvivable storm surge."

🚨 Rescuers are actively responding to emergencies, including a dramatic water rescue of a woman, her baby, and their dogs in the Atlanta suburbs. Floodwaters remain several feet high, complicating rescue efforts.

👮‍♂️ Corporal Hartford from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported conducting at least 24 rescues overnight, including a 97-year-old woman who was bedridden and in a dire situation. She has since been safely transported to a hospital.

🌧️ The storm has left over 1 million people without power across Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. In North Carolina, wind gusts reached 108 mph, and some areas have received 20 inches of rain in the past few days, leading to flash flood emergencies.

⚠️ The storm is causing significant damage, with reports of washed-out roads and failing dams. The situation remains critical as the storm moves north, with additional rain expected in Tennessee and Kentucky.

💔 The death toll has risen to at least six, with fatalities reported in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. Officials are urging residents to remain cautious, as risks persist even after the storm passes.

🛑 FEMA is actively assessing the damage and coordinating rescue operations. The focus remains on ensuring safety and minimizing risks associated with floodwaters and downed power lines.

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