Months after Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, recovery in western North Carolina has proven to be painfully slow and fraught with challenges. Flooding and landslides claimed 104 lives, with communities still coping with abandoned vehicles and impassable roads. In stark contrast, downtown Asheville shows minimal visible damage. Residents, despite their political affiliations, agree on a pressing need for additional aid. North Carolina's estimated $60 billion damage has led to a mere fraction of aid being approved, highlighting the urgent requirements for financial support to match the devastation experienced.
Four months post-Hurricane Helene, recovery in western North Carolina is slow and costly, with residents urgently seeking more aid to address extensive damage.
Damage from Hurricane Helene is severe, particularly in western North Carolina, with persistent challenges for recovery efforts against the backdrop of a divided political landscape.
Jeffrey Burroughs emphasized the urgent need for substantial financial support, stating, 'Our community is suffering... we need... support that matches the level of devastation.'
The storm inflicted around $60 billion in damages, with only $877 million in aid approved by the state, prompting calls for quicker financial assistance.
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