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Ninety-two people remain missing in North Carolina weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the western part of the state, Governor Roy Cooper confirmed on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
In a news conference, Cooper cautioned that the number could change as the state\u2019s task force continues its search and rescue operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to caution that this is not a definitive count, because the task force is continuing its work,\u201d Cooper said.<\/p>\n
The hurricane has claimed the lives of 95 people in North Carolina alone, with over 220 fatalities reported in total, including those in Florida, where Helene initially made landfall.<\/p>\n
The storm unleashed catastrophic rainfall, destroying towns and washing away homes and bridges in North Carolina\u2019s mountainous regions.<\/p>\n
Governor Cooper also addressed the spread of misinformation surrounding the disaster, which has hindered recovery efforts.<\/p>\n
He warned that false rumors \u201cbreed confusion and demoralize storm survivors and response workers alike,\u201d urging the public to stop spreading such misinformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re participating in spreading this stuff, stop it,\u201d Cooper said, stating the damage these conspiracy theories are causing to relief efforts in the state.<\/p>\n
Misinformation about land confiscation, aid distribution, and weather manipulation has proliferated online, leading to distrust of relief workers.<\/p>\n
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has had to adapt its operations in North Carolina, even temporarily withdrawing from one county due to threats spurred by these rumors.<\/p>\n
Last Saturday, a man in Rutherford County was arrested after allegedly threatening relief workers and being found with firearms.<\/p>\n
Rescue operations have been particularly difficult due to the rugged terrain of western North Carolina, with the popular tourist city of Asheville temporarily cut off by flooding.<\/p>\n
Helene\u2019s impact, with more than six months\u2019 worth of rain falling in days, has left many areas in ruin.<\/p>\n
Nearly 100 still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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