Georgia Storm Leaves 3 Million Without Power

Hurricane Helene has caused devastation along the southeastern U.S. coast, with a firefighter in Georgia being killed by a falling tree. Strong waves battered downtown Charleston, South Carolina, and storm surge warnings remain in effect. Despite being downgraded to a tropical storm, Helene has left over 2 million people without power in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The storm is still moving through Georgia, bringing winds up to 77 mph and heavy rain. Tallahassee managed to avoid the worst of the storm as Helene weakened to a Category 1. The impact of the storm on the power infrastructure could lead to weeks or even months of outages. Residents in affected areas are advised to continue sheltering and staying away from windows due to the dangerous and life-threatening conditions. Overall, Helene’s impact has been significant, leading to widespread power outages and destruction in its path.

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