Evergy crews have restored power in mountainous rural areas after Hurricane Helene hit Kentucky. Evergy crews are on their second day of working to restore power in southeast Kentucky, where Hurricane Helene knocked down power lines and trees which resulted in power outages in most of the area.

FEMA says the cost-effective way to help is to donate money to a trusted organization involved in the relief effort.

Officials in North Carolina are urging residents of Lake Lure to evacuate as failure of the Lake Lure dam becomes "imminent."