Biden may call "Congress in for a special session to help with the response to what he called a 'catastrophic' and 'history-making storm." He says Asheville’s water system was “completely down.” Gift link! [Many news articles rn are on Trump claiming Biden isn't helping survivors. I'm ignoring!]

Biden Says He Could Ask Congress to Pass Aid for ‘Catastrophic’ Helene Damage

The president, who plans to travel to North Carolina this week, said he might need to call Congress in for a special session after it did not include additional disaster relief in its spending bill.

Thank you for ignoring the trump BS.

cw: traumatic death It's tough to have to decide when it's too dangerous for rescuers to try to reach a person needing help. Some blame the victim. But the town never saw a flood like this before. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs shows once again that he's one of the NYT's best field reporters. Gift.

For Hours, He Clung to a Tree and Cried for Help. But None Came.

Bruce Tipton, 75, was in his trailer home when it was washed away by Tropical Storm Helene’s floodwaters. As his agonized family watched, he slipped into the raging river.