Residents in Mitchell County, North Carolina are struggling to recover and make sense of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Susan Allen Wroblewski expressed the stress of being without power and unable to communicate with loved ones. Some residents have taken the rebuilding effort into their own hands by clearing and repairing roads.
The hurricane caused thousands of trees to fall, train tracks to be mangled, and school buses to be blown away. Deputies in Mitchell County are working out of a decommissioned school due to flooding in government buildings. Across the Southeast, at least 223 people have died from the storm, with many still missing.
In western North Carolina, including Asheville and surrounding areas, homes have been uprooted and roads have been destroyed. Black Mountain has faced challenges with access in and out of the town, with homes being lifted and discarded into creeks. Residents like Diane Douglas have been left without flood insurance and are unsure of their future.
The town of Black Mountain has experienced significant damage, with buildings destroyed, roads sunk, and personal items strewn about. Residents like Dylan Shook and Ignacio Espino are facing the challenges of navigating their properties and the surrounding area. Despite the devastation, communities are coming together to help each other rebuild and recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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