Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Rising Death Toll and Gas Shortage Complicate Recovery in Western North Carolina
Raleigh, NC — In the somber aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which ripped through the Southeast United States nearly two months ago, North Carolina continues to grapple with significant losses. The hurricane, which initially made landfall in Florida on September 26, unleashed more than 30 inches of rain across western North Carolina, fostering deadly flooding that devastated communities, homes, and infrastructure. As North Carolina faces the impending winter, the destruction has left many without vital resources, …