Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues | Morning

The death toll from Hurricane Helene inched up to 227 on Saturday as the grim task of recovering bodies continued more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the Southeast and killed people in six states.

Helene came ashore Sept. 26 as a Category 4 hurricane and carved a wide swath of destruction as it moved northward from Florida, washing away homes, destroying roads and knocking out electricity and cellphone service for millions.

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[tarheelchik]

im so upset at the way we have been treated in asheville, makes me sick. freezing temps are coming next week. god help us all.

[bigpompano]

They’re lying to you…there’s well over 500 unidentified bodies in the asheville morgue a
*alone*

[raven]

According to the people who live there, the death toll is much higher.

[bonniejeancampbell]

May the Lord be with you all.... the struggling families....those who have lost family and friends and pets....those who have lost their be with them all !!!

[gravdiggr]

This catastrophe will be one of the biggest in American history.

[BeardOperator]

I’m in Asheville and everyone I know has been denied the 750$ fema assistance. You have to have completely lost your home to get the 750$ but only after a 10-14 day wait until fema and do a home inspection. Oh well for immediate assistance. Keep WNC in your prayers. Thanks Biden/Harris Administration

[-zq]

So sorry, prayers and condolences from Washington State 🙏❣️🙏❣️🙏

[tarheelfans]

So sad. Sending prayers for all! We thank you for your help.

[sherrydesantis]

Thats why fema closed the funeral home there in Ashville. This needs to be arranged from the locals to get their loved ones taken home or buried . Military can bring this for the people like they do for our servicemen are killed in wars! Bring in the military to help these people please now!

[keithallen]

Some people say about 900 dead, but unidentified.

[LordVader]

230? Y'all left off a zero or two.

[MilesBellas]

The cold weather is brutal in the mountains.

[claireedwards]

To all who loss love ones have they all rest in eternal peace ya god give you the strength an love from everyone one around the world help you build up an stand strong from Ireland ❤

[pamkriner]

Thanks for keeping us updated and not making this political.

[luvluv]

I can't find the number of people missing. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[leesielou]

My cousin lives in Asheville. She runs a B & B that hosts many events, primarily weddings. No damage to the actual structure, but the beautiful grounds have been decimated. She states that she is going to lose approximately $120, 000 in revenue, for just the month of October!! Definitely not going to be a fast recovery for anyone in the aftermath of Helene😢🙏🏻

[Roboticdoughbullk]

Way off on the numbers theres way more

[JoshChristinaDuell]

I mean honestly if you chose to stay during a hurricane that's on you, You chose your death . I said what i said

[truebelieverthasit]

Why is it TOTALLY OK to CONDITION THE MASS INTO THINKING ITS OK TO RELIVE WHAT TERROR IN THE NAME OF REBUILDING?!?!?!

[arundharmaraj]

Hard to believe those numbers are real. Does anyone know what are the actual numbers?