A former staffer at the University of Kentucky suggested that the catastrophic Hurricane Helene was a way for God to punish those who support Donald Trump.
“Hurricane Helene…what if GOD is punishing MAGA populations for their hate and hypocrisy? Works for me!” Betsy Packard from in a post on X.
“You got hit with an Act of God. Looks like God’s pissed off at you,” she continued.
The university reported that she was not an employee and reported it to “appropriate offices on campus.”
A devastating toll has emerged in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with at least 30 confirmed fatalities and many individuals still missing in one county alone.
The storm’s path of destruction became increasingly evident after it ravaged Florida and Georgia, with Buncombe County suffering immense damage.
Ryan Cole, a local emergency official, expressed the magnitude of the disaster, stating, “We have biblical devastation. This is the most significant natural disaster that any one of us has ever seen.”
The nationwide death toll has reached at least 116 since Helene’s landfall in Florida, as reported by CBS, a partner of BBC in the US. This number is expected to climb as more affected areas are assessed.
Residents faced the heartbreaking reality of finding their homes completely obliterated. With around 1,000 people still missing in the county, families are desperately trying to reconnect amidst communication challenges.
Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the unprecedented scale of the disaster, saying, “This storm has brought catastrophic devastation… of historic proportions.”
Efforts to deliver essential supplies to isolated areas are underway, with the National Guard playing a crucial role in rescue operations. Major General Todd Hunt reported over 119 rescues, including an infant, with the largest single rescue involving 41 individuals near Asheville.
The aftermath has also seen widespread closures of petrol stations and supermarkets, leading to significant queues and shortages.
The financial impact of Helene is estimated to be between $95 billion and $110 billion. The quest for survivors continues, and federal emergencies have been declared across six states.
