'Unimaginable and horrific disaster' in North Carolina | LiveNOW from FOX

Epic and historic flooding has overtaken the western portion of North Carolina, downing power and cell phone access. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared Helene to be one of the "worst storms in modern history." The North Carolina Department of Transportation is urging people not to travel to the western area of the state, with hundreds of roads still closed.

Mayor Zeb Smathers of Canton, North Carolina joins LiveNOW from FOX to provide an update.

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[QuaaludeCharlie]

Continuing to keep North Carolina in Prayer .

[deannaford]

Prayers to all the familys in the Carolina's.

[LoveLifeCompletely]

In JESUS’ mighty name, we come together to lift up all the victims of this devastating tragedy across North Carolina and all the places affected. LORD, we ask for YOUR comfort to surround the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, including the two deputies taken by the floodwaters. We also ask for YOUR protection over those still in danger and provision for those left without power, water, or shelter. For the pets affected, we pray that YOU watch over them, keeping them safe and cared for.

We thank YOU for the brave rescue workers, LORD, and ask that YOU strengthen and protect them as they work tirelessly in dangerous conditions to save lives and bring hope to those in need. May YOUR peace that surpasses all understanding rest upon the entire community, and may YOUR light shine through even in the darkest moments, reminding them of YOUR love, mercy, and presence.

In JESUS’ name we pray, amen.

[zorkwork]

Prayes for everyone..We lived through Katrina but this almost seems worse..My heart feels the loss

[georgeannmarsh]

W still don’t have all communications and power back in Ohio, I can’t even imagine trying to do everything they need to without basic services. Praying for all.

[j.w.r]

Never thought I would see a hurricane involve mountains in the US.
And turn rivers into tsunami flash floods, and I've been in flooding in the frontier ranges, but this was so different.

[annetteturley]

I just want to say Thank You to all the prayers and caring comments below. It has been a nightmare. Still praying ! Still Strong!

[israalbarahmeh]

My daughter is in Marion north Carolina and I don’t know nothing about her and her 4 sons my grandsons😢 please someone tell me how is Marion??

[ashleyh]

It’s not just NC! East Tn has whole towns that are just GONE! Hundreds of people are still missing. It’s so much worse than msm is showing, than even being shown here. People really don’t understand the level of destruction that has happened here! It will take years just to get roads back. There are places that are only accessible by helicopter.

[margaretstutts]

I didn’t have a clue this was happening. Tenn and NC mountain areas are flooded out and trees down. It’s crazy. I now understand how it happened. Lack of cell communications. Starlink is helping.

[danr]

Sadly the description isn't click bait. It is unimaginable and horrific. Wide spread too.

[Luisgalvin]

Thank you for talking about this. It is absolutely devastating and will be impassible in so many areas for months to come -

[Staceymack]

Zeb Smathers is such a wonderful man and I've never seen someone work so hard for their town. ❤

[cosmothewonderdog]

The scope of this disaster is still unfolding. It will be weeks before we know the full toll and years before there is meaningful recovery. For some folks and some places there will be no recovery. Be kind.

[dawng]

Prayers up for all of you affected by Helene 💔🙏🏼😭 FEMA BETTER HELP!!! I know the local authorities and the people are doing the best they can. Thank you for covering this! Devastating 💔😭✝️🙏🏼

[minicoupe]

What nations are helping with OUR catastrophe?

[Carolinatruckher]

You’ll don’t know how this is effecting us North Carolinians 💔❤️‍🩹 😢 It’s really hurting me

[HISIAMRUHIS]

Yes!! It is Apocalyptic!! 😫😭💔🫨🫨🫨🙏🙏🙏👑🕊️🕊️🕊️
Prayers for Safety & Protection for Everyone!!! And that people of Canton & Surrounding Areas keep the Faith!! (& use common-Sense)!! Lord!! Send Help Quickly!! Prayers also for Texas working on power Lines.. Police..Firemen & Emergency Responders!!🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️💓💓💓

[donaldcurtis]

Do not forget Hurricane Diane in 1955 did to the Pocono Mountains

[FireballProductions]

Just another bad subject that we still have states that are not equipped with 2024 equipment to fight these hurricanes and devastating natural disasters but yet we send money to Ukraine to fight a war that they will never win