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Hurricane Helene devastated communities, inspired tech upgrades

Officials in North Carolina are planning upgrades to their flood sensors and other communications tech after Hurricane Helene ripped through the region last September.

Dec 18, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell

A van sits in the Swannanoa River near Biltmore Village after Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, in late September 2024. (Getty Images)

North Carolina officials say next-generation 911 network withstood Hurricane Helene

North Carolina's 911 officials said the state's next-generation emergency services network adapted well during Hurricane Helene.

Oct 21, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell