Hurricane Helene Update

(Reuters) – Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell on Thursday urged Americans in the path of Hurricane Helene not to underestimate the storm’s impact, hours before it was expected to make landfall in Florida.

Criswell stated, “Take the storm seriously. People in Hurricane Helene’s path, you need to listen to your local officials if they tell you to evacuate.” She also mentioned her plans to travel to the region on Friday to assess damage.