Following Hurricane Helene 's devastation, a health care company that provides IV and medical supplies has paused production at its North Carolina facility, creating concerns over a national shortage.

Hospitals have been warned to prepare for an IV fluid shortage as the country continues to grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Helene, officials from Mass General Brigham said Thursday. The issue stems from damage to a North Carolina facility owned by Baxter International Inc.

With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.

Elon Musk accused FEMA of blocking Starlink from aiding North Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Helene. He also claimed Vice President Kamala Harris was preventing shipments to the region, expressing frustration with the situation.

Even with a recent bill providing $20 billion to FEMA’s disaster relief fund, it may not be enough to address the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.