President Joe Biden is sending up to 1,000 soldiers to help with storm relief efforts in North Carolina.
As floodwaters recede, uncertainty is rising in places like Asheville, North Carolina, one of the areas Helene hit hardest. Some people are barely getting their first look at the damage — nearly a week after the storm hit. Jamie Byrd, who owns an art gallery in Asheville, told Scripps News that there was about 5 feet of water in her space, causing at least $50,000 worth of damage. 'It's pretty devastating down here.
Photographer captures compelling images of Hurricane Helene's impact in North CarolinaThe clean-up process is expected to take weeks if not months. Much of Asheville's infrastructure was destroyed or severely damaged in the storm. Complicating matters, power is scarce in the area. 'The River Arts District is a strong group of people and we are going to come together to help each other out,' Byrd said.
Flooded cars from Hurricane Helene could be headed to used car lots'These soldiers will speed up the delivery of life-saving supplies of food, water, and medicine to isolated communities in North Carolina – they have the manpower and logistical capabilities to get this vital job done, and fast,' President Biden said. The president approved disaster declarations in states hit by Helene, which has freed up federal funds.
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