ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Almost two weeks have passed since raging floodwaters and landslides from Hurricane Helene reached western North Carolina, decimating urban and rural communities and severely damaging roads, homes, and power sources.
Because hundreds of roads were blocked or completely washed away, rescue crews had to reach victims by mules, horseback, and foot. Rescue efforts are still underway and continue around the clock.
As of Oct. 7, at least 230 people have been killed by Helene, The Associated Press reported. It is the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005.
Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Sept. 24 as a Category 4 hurricane. It left a swath of destruction throughout the Southeast extending to western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee….