The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.

The Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas, and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.

Authorities rushed to airlift supplies and restore communications and roads in flooded Asheville, North Carolina, on Sunday as residents along the storm-battered Florida coast gathered for church services amid the wreckage of Hurricane Helene.

Recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene are happening around the clock in Georgia. FOX 5 Atlanta heard from FEMA Administrator Deanne Christwell about the plan for restoration.

Renters and homeowners in 25 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses from Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs,