North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced that 92 people remain unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene, which has claimed 95 lives across 21 counties.

Buncombe County reported the most fatalities, with 42 deaths. A task force has been formed to locate missing individuals, with ongoing searches across affected areas.

Cooper emphasized the long recovery process and the state’s commitment to supporting Western North Carolina, Fox News has reported.

The state has allocated $273 million for immediate relief efforts, including disaster assistance and support for displaced residents and public-school employees.

Written by B.C. Begley