The onset of Hurricane Helene, described as 'unsurvivable' by the National Weather Service, faced muted responses despite its catastrophic potential, highlighting climate complacency.
The storm, a Category 4 hurricane, caused extensive destruction over 400 miles and resulted in at least 100 deaths and an initial $160 billion in damages.
In Florida's Big Bend, Hurricane Helene became the third hurricane to land in under a year, devastating communities like Tampa Bay with unprecedented flooding.
Residents across multiple states referred to Helene as 'our Katrina', sharing harrowing stories of survival amidst rampant destruction that outpaced emergency responses.
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