BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — On Tuesday, Duke Energy released a map of western North Carolina that shows just how devastating Hurricane Helene was to parts of the state.
Yellow areas on the map — such as Flat Rock and Hendersonville — represent complex repair zones. These, according to Duke Energy, are places that experienced "extensive damage, including broken poles, downed lines, damaged transmission lines or road access issues.
Red areas — like Old Fort and Chimney Rock — are areas that experienced "significant damage and will require new poles, lines, electrical equipment, buildings and infrastructure.
Here is a full look at the map of impacts across western North Carolina.
According to Duke Energy's website, there are still over 80,000 customers without power across western North Carolina as a result of the storm. When Helene initially hit, over one million homes lost power throughout the area.
Duke Energy said it might take longer for some customers to have their power restored because of the level of damage in some areas.
The death toll from Helene in North Carolina stood at 116 as of Tuesday afternoon. The majority of reported deaths have come from Buncombe County.
For a closer look at the map above and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, you can check out Duke Energy's website about restoring power to western North Carolina here.
If you have been affected by Helene, here's a list of helpful resources.
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