The number of deaths from natural disasters caused by Hurricane “Helen”, which fell on the northwestern coast of the American state of Florida, exceeded 130.
The hurricane of the fourth category brought with it pouring rains and a strong wind, whose gusts reach about 225 km per hour.
The authorities reported that in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, where strong winds and showers acted, at least 133 people were killed.
On the other hand, representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Ministry of Internal Security also reported that due to the disasters caused by the Hurricane “Helen”, more than 1000 people remain in shelters.
It is expected that US President Joe Biden will visit the injured areas this week.
The natural disaster caused great destruction. Interruptions in the supply of electricity negatively affect the lives of millions of Americans.
Hurricane also affected Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
President Biden announced a “emergency” in Florida and North Carolin, ordering the provision of “federal assistance” to the victims of the hurricane.