Officials believe the cleanup at Claytor Lake will likely last for months. Pulaski County is facing a significant cleanup effort after homes, refrigerators, and potentially hazardous materials were found in Claytor Lake following recent flooding. The lake is filled with debris, including jet skis, docks, and RVs. Crews are working on a hazardous material recovery operation, removing propane tanks and fuel containers from the water. Homeowners are being urged to be patient as authorities coordinate the cleanup and search for missing property, with the overall cleanup process expected to last for months.
VP Kamala Harris visited the FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C. and says the federal government will do everything it can to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, a town hit in the southern part of the state, where he criticized the federal government's response.Preview: Helene is being blamed for at least 130 deaths in the Southeast and at least 600 people are unaccounted for.