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Ben Hill County reports near‑complete power restoration, distributes supplies after Hurricane Helene
Summary
County officials said most power has been restored after Hurricane Helene, distributed water, MREs, tarps and food, opened temporary debris sites and are repairing washed‑out roads; no storm‑related injuries were reported.
Ben Hill County officials reported widespread utility restoration, emergency aid distribution and ongoing cleanup after Hurricane Helene at the Oct. 8 commission meeting.
Building and Zoning Director and Emergency Management Agency Director Jake Hughes said the county and partners distributed multiple truckloads of water and supplies and that no storm‑related injuries were reported. "Three truck loads of water, one truck of MREs, several pallets of tarps and one truckload…
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