NORTH CAROLINA, USA — WFMY News 2 sent teams out to several counties across Western North Carolina to grasp the scale of the damage Hurricane Helene caused to the area.
Below, you'll find videos from reporters in Buncombe, Rutherford, Henderson and Watauga Counties as they walk you through the impact the storm has had on the locals.
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Buncombe County
WFMY News 2's Tanya Rivera was in Asheville. Supplies are scarce in the area with the main concern being clean drinking water. Local leaders said the state's response was not fast enough and did not provide enough water.
The Asheville Regional Airport is being used as a hub for supplies to be sent out to the impacted areas via air since many roads remain closed due to damage.
Helene caused the deaths of 30 people from Buncombe County.
Rutherford County
Lake Lure and Chimney Rock faced devastating damage from Hurricane Helene. Sinkholes and collapsed bridges make many of the roads impassable.
Law enforcement officials are keeping anyone who is not a resident of Lake Lure out. You must show proof of residency to enter the town. Neighbors are being told to leave the town if they are able to.
Rutherford County is under curfew from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A boil water advisory is also in place.
Watauga County
Blowing Rock has felt the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene over the last several days. Downed trees and power lines litter the town. Waves of water have flooded into neighborhoods and yards strong enough to knock someone over.
Roads in the town have collapsed from the storm.
Henderson County
Hendersonville residents have very limited power, water and other resources. The city is under a state of emergency and a curfew.
Locals are coming together to provide for each other and spread the limited resources.