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Closed roads in Western North Carolina force travelers north
SUMMARY: Elizabeth Gardner shares her experience traveling from Tennessee back to North Carolina via alternative routes due to I-40 closures in Western North Carolina. After visiting her daughter for parents‘ weekend, they rerouted through I-81 and I-77, encountering heavy traffic and backups. Along the way, they met Michael Wayy, a Tennessee Department of Agriculture agent assisting with flood relief. Despite the busy roads, they encountered no power outages or gas shortages. Gardner recommends the northern route through Virginia as a viable option for those needing to travel between North Carolina and Tennessee amid ongoing road challenges.
Western North Carolina has been devastated by Helene. Catastrophic flooding and mudslides washed away highways and entire neighborhoods in the area.
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Heleneโs cost could be 600 lives, $160B in damages | North Carolina
SUMMARY: The remnants of Hurricane Helene have devastated parts of North Carolina, leaving 600 people unaccounted for and at least 35 confirmed dead. Across six states, total fatalities have reached 121, with many areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains inaccessible due to infrastructure damage. Historical flooding has prompted urgent aid, including convoys of necessities traveling west. Meanwhile, more than 600 National Guardsmen are aiding recovery efforts, as approximately 432 roads remain closed. Significant rainfall was recorded, with damages estimated between $145 billion and $160 billion. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
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Voting to continue in North Carolina as storm recovery begins | North Carolina
SUMMARY: With 36 days until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections held an emergency meeting to address voting disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. The board unanimously decided to allow affected counties to delay absentee voting meetings. Asheville and other areas remain stranded due to impassable roads, with 432 closures reported. Many counties lack power and services, prompting concerns for their election processes. The board, emphasizing the need to maintain election integrity, will reschedule meetings as necessary, ensuring that voting continues despite the challenges posed by the hurricane. The impact is estimated to exceed $100 billion in damages.
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Several states begin cleanup efforts after Hurricane Helene
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen devastated the Southeast, resulting in dozens of fatalities and millions without power. Extreme flooding, particularly in Western North Carolina, has left at least 60 people unaccounted for, with some areas experiencing what officials describe as “biblical devastation.” The storm dumped up to 30 inches of rain, causing numerous landslides and washing away over 400 roads, stranding countless residents. Urgent rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams from nearly 20 states assisting those affected. The aftermath resembles a war zone, as entire neighborhoods and businesses have been destroyed. Recovery will be challenging as communities begin to rebuild.
The Biden Administration approved numerous federal emergency declarations to free up federal resources to help in the areas hard hit by the storm.
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