Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map.

North Carolina General Assembly leaders said Friday that they’re prepared to approve initial disaster relief next week to address Hurricane Helene damage. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger said in a joint news release that details are still being worked out about exactly what is needed now to facilitate the state’s response.

Hurricane Kirk continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean and could bring large swells to the east coast of the United States by Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Cen

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.