Here’s why Asheville was caught ‘unprepared’ by Hurricane Helene

Published October 1, 2024 5:00am ET



Residents of Asheville, North Carolina, began to see more aid and relief on Monday, days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated the city that many have said was unprepared for the severe storm. 

Parts of the city, which is located in the Western region of the state, were nearly totally isolated over the weekend after major flooding and heavy rains knocked out bridges, tore apart streets, and turned roadways into waterways. 

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