The Carolinas and Tennessee are reeling from catastrophic flooding and mudslides that knocked out homes, roads and bridges. Food and water are running low in some areas. NBC News' George Solis reports from Asheville, North Carolina.
At least 64 deaths have been confirmed as a result of the storm, at least a third of whom were killed by falling trees.
Its response includes search and rescue and swift water rescue teams that have completed more than 600 rescues in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, FEMA said.President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for North Carolina, where at least 10 people have died and flooding brought major destruction across the state.
Tree branches, logs and a dumpster floated across Asheville’s Biltmore Village, renowned for being built and owned by a single individual.
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