As rescue teams are deployed to flood-stricken areas, Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder assured that food and water supplies will reach Asheville, highlighting the need for aid post-Hurricane Helene. She noted, 'We hear you. We need food and we need water. My staff has been making every request possible to the state for support.'
Governor Roy Cooper indicated that the death toll from Hurricane Helene was likely to rise as rescuers accessed areas previously cut off by destruction, adding that more than 50 search teams were deployed. 'We are doing everything we can to get to those in need,' he emphasized.
In light of the widespread damage and loss, the Governor urged residents of western North Carolina to refrain from travel to ensure emergency vehicles could operate unimpeded. 'Stay home for your safety and to assist the emergency response efforts,' he implored.
The impact of Hurricane Helene was characterized by President Biden as 'stunning,' which reflects the extensive damage and tragic loss of life experienced across multiple states, especially in areas like Asheville.
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