Technology Today News Hurricane Helene Is Coming Here’s How Technology Can Help You Prepare

Hurricane Helene took down first responders' primary radio network — now they’re reviving an old technology

Black Mountain volunteer firefighter David Billstrom hails the fire chief on a handheld radio. “401 from 494 on VHF,” Billstrom said into the radio. It clicks as he releases the push-to-talk button. Read More

1 year after Helene, Duke Energy continues strengthening its technology for future storms

One year after Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy continues to prioritize energy reliability in western North Carolina, using innovative technology to better protect the grid from future weather disasters. Read More

One year after Helene: Asheville recovers, with scars but resilience

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One year after Hurricane Helene, it is hard to come up with a simple answer when asked, “How’s Asheville?” There is recovery, with some infrastructure rebuilt, businesses open and ... Read More

One year after Hurricane Helene, recovery efforts are slow in parts of western North Carolina

Janet Shamlian is a CBS News correspondent based in Houston, Texas. In a career that spans three decades, Shamlian has covered many of the biggest national and international stories of our time. It's ... Read More

How Hurricane Helene changed groundwater chemistry

Late at night on 26 September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's big bend. The physical damage was devastating and well-documented, but an additional, unseen potential impact lurked ... Read More