IEEE MOVE: To the Rescue After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck the Southeastern United States in September and October 2024, their winds-- as high as 290 kilometers per hour-- damaged homes and structures, rooted out trees, removed power lines, and harmed roadways. The storms likewise caused huge flooding throughout the area. Damage to fundamental services such as electrical energy implied survivors could not keep their cellular phones credited remain in contact with enjoyed ones nervous to hear updates, and they could not access the Internet to find out where to turn for aid. In reaction, a fleet of catastrophe action lorries preserved by the IEEE MOVE (Mobile Outreach utilizing Volunteer Engagement) program rolled into the catastrophe zones to supply power, light, and connection. The automobiles made the scen...