In Western North Carolina, due to the severity of damage from Helene, officials warn that unless it’s an emergency, all roads should be considered closed.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation indicates that over 400 roads are affected, including major arteries like Interstate 40 and Interstate 26, making them impassable.
Maria Whitehead shared her efforts to return home through circuitous routes, reflecting the challenges residents face in finding safe passage back amid disaster.
Emergency responses are hampered by civilian vehicles on damaged roads, urging the public to avoid travel unless there's a dire necessity.
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