CEDAR KEY, Fla. — Channel 9 continues to follow the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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President Joe Biden said he will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to survey the damage.
The president says he will travel to the areas in Florida that were hit hard by the storm “as soon as possible.”
Read: Hurricane Helene recovery: How you can help
Our crews have been covering areas of Florida that were devastated by Helene, including Cedar Key.
Residents in the Big Bend said they have a long road ahead of them in terms of recovery.
Watch: Several active tropical systems are being tracked in the Atlantic
It’s not just homes that were destroyed, so are the inns and all but one hotel on Cedar Key, an island where families have generational roots.
Utility crews from around Florida have been working to restore power in the hardest-hit areas.
Watch: Helene aftermath: Florida energy companies send crews to help stranded communities
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