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Helene

After Helene: Communities come together to help those in need

Health

Oregon hospitals forced to reduce some surgeries amid national IV fluid shortage

Some surgeries are being rescheduled as the national shortage continues due to production stopping at Baxter International's North Carolina facility.
Milton

First responders, lineworkers helping after Milton get free admission to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld

As a "thank you" for their support, first responders can redeem up to two tickets online through Oct. 31.
Local News

'They’re hurting, they’ve had a lot of heartache': Portland call center helps those impacted by Hurricane Milton

During Hurricane Ian in 2022, federal leaders found it helpful to have call centers based outside of the areas most impacted by storms.
Local News

Operation Blue Roof: Call center in Portland helps Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton

During Hurricane Ian in 2022, federal leaders found it helpful to have call centers based outside of the areas most impacted by storms.
Helene

Helene's Aftermath - 96 Hours in Asheville

WBIR sent crews to Asheville to cover what happened to Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. These are the stories they encountered.
Nation World

CNN's Anderson Cooper hit by flying object during live hurricane coverage

The CNN anchor was live on the air covering Hurricane Milton when an object came flying in.
Harvey

Hurricane Harvey: Stories of hope and healing

It has been five years since Hurricane Harvey hit Southeast Texas.
Nation World

NASA video shows Hurricane Milton from space as it nears Florida

Hurricane Milton's massive size was on display as the International Space Station flew over the monstrous storm.
Nation World

Hurricane Helene nearly wiped this North Carolina mountain town off the map

Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map.
Nation World

Hurricane Helene's death toll passes 150 as crews search for survivors

The devastation was especially bad in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where at least 50 people died in and around the tourism haven of Asheville.
Nation World

Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn't impact emergency response

The White House said Biden directed the FEMA administrator to figure out what can be done to speed up support to communities having difficulty getting assistance.