BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area stretching from Florida’s Gulf Coast northward to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The North Carolina county that includes Asheville reported at least 35 deaths, while dozens were also killed in Georgia and South Carolina.

From the Baltimore County Fire Department, Captain Brandon Watkins and Lieutenant David Gouak have been sent to North Carolina, along with Lieutenant Mike “Ski” Szczesniakowski, who deployed as part of the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Response Team (MD-HART).

MD-HART crews have worked for two days completing multiple rescues and evacuations. After their arrival and briefing on Saturday they ended up rescuing 17 individuals and pets. On Sunday, they were requested to the Asheville area to help evacuate large numbers of people and pets from neighboring towns. Many people remain up in the hills of the state. Many are unaware of the severity of the situation due to no cell service and electric. Others have generator power, food, and water which should sustain them for some time.

Lt. Scott Blankenship from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is also Assistant Chief Blankenship with the Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company. Assistant Chief Blankenship, along with Chief Daniel McKinney, deployed as part of the Harford County incident Management Support team to North Carolina on Monday morning.

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