One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the 'apocalyptic weekend' as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water.
One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. "It's been an incredibly apocalyptic weekend for all of us here," Asheville resident Gregory Harrison said. "Almost no gas. There is almost no cell service. There's limited power. There is limited food.
"VIDEOS: HURRICANE HELENE PRODUCES RECORD STORM SURGE ALONG FLORIDA'S GULF COASTGovus said her community is no longer recognizable after the deadly storm. "I live out in Black Mountain. What is there now does not resemble anything of the community where I lived before," Govus said. "Homes are completely gone. Power lines are destroyed. The poles are snapped in half and dangling on other places.""Houses are completely washed away.
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