Hospice News October 11, 2024
Hospice providers in the southeastern United States are reeling from the impacts of two massive hurricanes that have occurred during the past two weeks.
The first, Hurricane Helene, was the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005. The death toll as of Oct. 25 reached 225, the Associated Press reported. Affected states include Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.
On Helene’s heels came Hurricane Milton, which struck this week. This storm also made landfall at peak intensity in Florida and to date has caused 14 deaths, according to media reports. Both storms were accompanied by multiple tornadoes, and millions were left without power, internet access or cell phone service.
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