Hurricane Helene has left officials in five southeastern states grappling to respond to the widespread destruction it caused after hitting Florida as a Category 4 story last week, as the death toll continues to rise.

Authorities are struggling to get supplies to isolated areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene and the death toll from the storm is rising

In the Big Bend, some lost nearly everything they own. Some churches canceled regular services while others like Faith Baptist Church in Perry opted to worship outside.