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The storm system this weekend had devastating effects across the southeast. In western North Carolina, two children died early Sunday morning after high winds caused a tree to fall onto a trailer near Brevard.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit western North Carolina on Friday, according to reports from WRAL and the New York Post, citing White House sources. It would be Trump’s first visit to the area since assuming office as the 47th president of the United States.

Hurricane Helene has left destruction in its wake for western North Carolina and other parts of the U.S. Southeast. Here's a list of resources for donating, volunteering, and more, in the Carolinas.

First responders have confirmed "multiple" people were killed locally in flood events or landslides, and search and rescue operations continue in Asheville and Buncombe County. Gov. Cooper confirmed 11 people have died.

Search and rescue teams, working with first responders and law enforcement, are coordinating with a Family Assistance Center in Asheville and Buncombe County.To report your friend, family member, or loved one as missing or unaccounted for, you can click this link to provide information directly to emergency crews. The form and more information is available here, provided by Buncombe County government.