More than 100 people are dead and hundreds of others remain missing, including 600 in one North Carolina county alone, as southeastern portions of the United States recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, officials and news reports said.

Parts of the U.S. Southeast are strggling to recover from the damage inflicted by powerful Hurricane Helene Massive rains brought by Hurricane Helene have left many people stranded or homeless as the cleanup begins from the monster tempest that killed at least 64 people.

Southeastern U.S. states started a massive cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday after winds, rain and storm surges from Hurricane Helene snuffed out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused catastrophic flooding from Florida to Virginia.

Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.

Joe Biden pledged U.S. aid to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of the southeast, including areas in and around Asheville, NC.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, set up to help residents recover from the damage. The funds will be administered by United Way of North Carolina, with the money going to nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims and clean up and emergency supplies.

Helene turned into a tropical storm on Tuesday, after becoming the season's most powerful hurricane by the time it had reached land. More From Newsweek Vault: Learn More About the