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The Biden Administration announced multiple emergency declarations for states across the southeastern portion of the country. The economic impact of Hurricane Helene will be felt far beyond the region. Professor Gregory Upton of Louisiana State University joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper called the ongoing disaster "catastrophic," as the state manages its worst flooding in a century. Search and rescue teams from 19 states, as well as the federal government, are on the ground trying to help residents. Cell phone service is down, and the governor's office reports more than 200 people have been rescued from flood waters so far. FEMA's Acting Director of Response and Recovery, Keith Turi, joins LiveNOW from FOX with the latest operation details.

Patients at Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee were rushed to the roof and rescue after the hospital flooded from Helene. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Eric Deaton, the COO of Ballad Health about what happened.

Hurricane Helene caused at least 52 deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S. as it raced through, and more than 3 million customers went into the weekend without any power and for some a continued threat of floods. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Erica Eister about how her home was impacted in Florida.

Several cities in South Carolina experienced extreme flooding from Helene. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke to Daniel Rickenman, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina on the aftermath of the storm.

Hurricane Helene isn?t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 15 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen bravely rescued a woman who had driven into floodwaters in Atlanta early Friday morning. Carrying her on his back through chest-deep water, watch as Van Dillen, a towering 6-foot, 1-inch man, demonstrated incredible strength and courage during Hurricane Helene coverage. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Van Dillen about the rescue and the latest in Atlanta.

The remnants of Helene continued its onslaught across the Southeast Friday, with nearly 4 dozen dead across multiple states and hundreds rescued from floodwaters. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida?s Big Bend region late Thursday with estimated sustained winds of 140 mph. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Ethan Forhetz with Convoy of Hope on their efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The remnants of Helene continued its onslaught across the Southeast Friday, with nearly 4 dozen dead across multiple states and hundreds rescued from floodwaters. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida?s Big Bend region late Thursday with estimated sustained winds of 140 mph. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Andy Wood, with the Florida Aquarium on how they're doing and what's next.

The Category 4 hurricane knocked out power to some hospitals in southern Georgia, and Gov. Brian Kemp said authorities had to use chainsaws to clear debris and open up roads. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 kph) when it made landfall late Thursday in a sparsely populated region in Florida?s rural Big Bend area, home to fishing villages and vacation hideaways where the state?s panhandle and peninsula meet. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Liz Lebron, a homeowner out in St. Pete about how storms such as Helene can impact residents.

Dozens of people caught in the wrath of Hurricane Helene needed overnight water rescues. One of the groups performing those rescues was Grey Bull Rescue Foundation. LiveNOW's Andy Craft spoke with Bryan Stern of Grey Bull Rescue about working overnight to save people from electric fires and other hazards in areas hit by flash flooding.

Millions are still without power throughout the southeastern portion of the United States, and dozens are dead following Hurricane Helene's landfall in Florida. Non-profit Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Tallahassee helping to deliver needed aid amid recovery. Ethan Forhetz, VP Public Engagement for Convoy of Hope, joins LiveNOW from FOX on scene as his team reaches out to offer a helping hand.

Florida, and neighboring states across the southeastern portion of the US, are in the middle of recovery after the deadly Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night. As of Friday afternoon, Helene is downgraded to a tropical depression. Mayor Kevin Anderson of Fort Myers, Florida joins LiveNOW from FOX with updates from his community.