Helene left at least 128 people dead and communities ‘wiped off the map.’ Now, survivors are struggling to get food and water
The Devastating Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: A Cautionary Tale of Nature's Fury
The magnitude of devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene intensifies by the hour as search crews discover more bodies and floodwaters slowly recede – revealing more neighborhoods obliterated by the storm. The death toll across six states has soared to 128, and almost 2 million customers still don't have power. Countless families have no idea whether their loved ones survived, as Helene's rampage shredded communication infrastructure.
In Asheville, North Carolina, only one city block had power Monday morning, the mayor said. "The power lines look like spaghetti. It's hard to describe the chaos that it looks like. It really feels like a post-apocalyptic scene," she added. Many shellshocked survivors can't even begin the arduous task of rebuilding because they don't have basic necessities such as clean drinking water, food, cell phone service and electricity.
Compounding the tragedy, some roads and bridges that are desperately needed to carry aid or reach trapped victims are now impassable or no longer exist. "We are cut off from highway access from 3 of the 4 major highways into Asheville," the mayor said. "Some resources are having to be flown in. … I can't even think about a time frame for how long it's going to take to recover from this storm."
The governor and the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency visited decimated parts of western North Carolina on Monday. And thousands of US National Guard members have been activated to help with recovery efforts across the East Coast, the Pentagon said. But help can't come quickly enough, Asheville's mayor said. "We need emergency relief right now," Manheimer said. "We need everything from food (and) water to port-a-potties to baby formula."
As the recovery efforts continue, it's clear that the impact of Hurricane Helene will be felt for years to come. This catastrophic event serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being prepared for the worst. For those affected, the road to rebuilding will be long and arduous, but with the support of the community and the nation, they will persevere.
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