Hurricane Helene Causes Severe Flooding in Florida

Hurricane Helene has caused significant destruction across multiple states, with at least 119 fatalities reported and entire towns devastated by flooding. Fox News host Sean Hannity criticized President Biden and Vice President Harris for their perceived absence during the crisis, emphasizing Donald Trump's visit to the affected areas. FEMA has mobilized to assist survivors, and the Biden administration announced $715 million for flood mitigation efforts, yet the agency's flood insurance program has been criticized for encouraging risky living in flood-prone areas. In South Carolina, residents are facing power outages and school cancellations due to severe weather. A viral image of a boarded-up Waffle House has been labeled 'the most terrifying image on the internet', highlighting the storm's seriousness. The Waffle House index, a measure of disaster impact, indicates severe conditions as many locations are closed in the affected regions.