As rescue teams respond in the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction in southeast U.S. and southern Appalachia, the death toll continues to climb. At least 91 people across several states were killed, The Associated Press reported.
Many people drowned after not heeding evacuation orders; others were killed in their residences and cars by falling trees and road signs. At least two Georgians were killed when a tornado picked up their car. Deaths were also reported in Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. However, hundreds remain missing.
Large portions of the region remained in darkness with power still knocked out to more than 2 million customers in five states on Monday morning, three days after Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region. Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
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