The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina has been profound, as evidenced by satellite imagery that reveals extensive destruction across the region. The storm's impact was particularly severe in western North Carolina, with heavy rains and severe flooding rendering hundreds of roads impassable and significantly hindering rescue efforts . Satellite images illustrate the widespread damage, including washed-out streets and destroyed buildings, underscoring the catastrophic nature of this weather event. As of early October 2024, the death toll has tragically risen to at least 225 individuals .
Officials have previously said hundreds of roads in western North Carolina have been inaccessible because of the storm's effects, hindering rescue efforts. Residents reported seeing water as high as the roofs of some homes.
At least 225 people have been confirmed dead, and officials say they expect the death toll to continue to rise as recovery efforts continue.
A spokesperson for the police department in Asheville, North Carolina, told CBS News in an email late Friday that it is "actively working 75 cases of missing persons." The spokesperson disclosed that there had been a total of 350 persons reported missing since Helene struck, but 270 of those have been located.
The mobile substation is expected to be powered by Sunday. “We’re digging new spots for wiring so that it will be underground and safe,” Norton said.
About 105,000 homes and businesses in Western North Carolina will have “long-term” power outages after Helene demolished key infrastructure, Norton said.
As for the Biltmore Village substation that will take months to repair, Norton said crews will try to “build it again on higher ground over the floodwall around it.”
In addition to loss of life, Hurricane Helene has disrupted essential services such as power and water supply in communities like Old Fort and Spruce Pine . The flooding experienced during this storm is comparable to that of Hurricane Florence in 2018; both events have resulted in record-breaking rainfall totals. As recovery efforts unfold amidst ongoing challenges from damaged infrastructure, local authorities are working diligently to restore basic necessities for affected residents.
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