Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hit Florida's Gulf Coast with 140 mph winds and caused severe damage, marking the most powerful hurricane to strike the Big Bend region.
The storm caused a devastating nine-foot surge, with reports of mobile homes being displaced and record tide levels at nine feet in Cedar Key, over two feet higher than before.
With disaster declarations approved for multiple states, including Florida and Georgia, the extent of destruction is unprecedented, prompting officials to emphasize safety and sheltering measures for residents.
Tragically, fatalities have already been reported, with state governors confirming deaths from the storm and related incidents such as a tornado in Georgia.
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