The number of victims of the storm “Helen” in the USA has increased to 65, and millions of people do not have electricity throughout the southeastern United States, reports NBC.
In many cities, citizens suffered severe consequences of Hurricane Helena, which hit the northwest coast of Florida at a speed of about 225 kilometers per hour.
Millions of people are still affected by power outages caused by the hurricane, which caused extensive property damage.
A statement from the White House said that US President Joe Biden declared a “state of disaster” in Florida and North Carolina and ordered the sending of “federal aid” for all people negatively affected by the hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center said the effects of the hurricane could continue throughout the weekend.
Officials announced that damage caused by Hurricane Helena in the southeastern United States could be between 15 and 26 billion dollars.
