Hurricane Helene on North Carolina underscores the critical importance of preparedness in the face of natural disasters. As reported, residents such as Doris Towers were caught unprepared as the storm's impact far exceeded initial forecasts . Signs indicating impending danger, including widespread power outages and unusual environmental indicators, were largely ignored. This oversight highlights a broader issue of public awareness and response to meteorological warnings, which can significantly influence community resilience during extreme weather events.
President Joe Biden is expected to fly over Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday, where the damage from Hurricane Helene has so severely narrowed access to the city that the president’s motorcade cannot make it in, the mayor says.
“The only highway into Asheville – of the four highways into Asheville – that’s open, is the one near our airport, and we can’t shut it down for a motorcade,” Mayor Esther Manheimer said during an interview on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins Monday.
The mayor said by flying over the city, Biden will be able to see the magnitude of the damage.
Asheville still does not have power, water or cell phone service in most areas, and residents are in need of basic supplies, she added.
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County announced water distribution sites for Tuesday, Oct. 1.
For the City of Asheville, Pack Square will be distributing water, and residents must bring their own containers. There will be a limit of two gallons per person or five gallons per family. The distribution begins at 9 a.m.
For Buncombe County, there will be four sites: Sandy Hill Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate School, Fairview Elementary School and Estes Elementary School.
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County announced water distribution sites for Tuesday, Oct. 1.
For the City of Asheville, Pack Square will be distributing water, and residents must bring their own containers. There will be a limit of two gallons per person or five gallons per family. The distribution begins at 9 a.m.
For Buncombe County, there will be four sites: Sandy Hill Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate School, Fairview Elementary School and Estes Elementary School.
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