North Carolina residents still struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery | VOA News

Residents across a large part of the southeastern U.S. are still dealing with the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. North Carolina was especially hard hit. Rafael Saakov spoke with the people who are struggling most. Anna Rice narrates his story. Camera: Aleksandr Bergan.


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[sooma-ai]

North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery. The storm caused $50 billion in damage, destroying homes and infrastructure. FEMA is providing aid, but some locals are dissatisfied. Full recovery could take years.

[rscelp]

Why are both of your senators from NC saying you only had 200 people killed and some missing when rescuers are saying 10, 000 have died and 10, 000 more missing?

[alvashoemaker]

I’m a survivor of another hurricane; THIA woman’s narration is MADDENING! SHE sounds SO…artificial…. AND, totally removed…unfeeling…. 😮

[upyours]

Just like east Palestine, Ohio. You too will be forgotten by your government. Eventually, the headlines will disappear in mainstream media. Things will go back to normal and some jackass politicians will want you to vote for them, in your place.

Don't sell your property! Don't give up your rights. This ain't Hawaii..

[ronaldgoldson]

"WHEN ALL ELSE SHATTERS AND FALLS APART WE LOOK TO YOU OLE GLORY"!

[eliharp]

FEMA is disaster assistance, not to be confused with a full replacement insurance policy. In other words, it will help but won't cover everything.

[TheSaltLakers]

Please send all of your money to Ukraine and Israel.

[porscheguy]

I live in Chimney Rock, NC. There is no Fema or national guard. They were here for a week for photo opps and then they left. I faired better than most . I watched all my neighbors houses float by me. There are so many old couples who have lost everything. They have cried when I approached them in order to get them access to their homes. I ask the local fire men to help me dig out tons of mud in front of our house so my wife who is a nurse can get to work . The pricks refused . It would have taken an hour with their help it took me 7 days. I did see them eating free food everyday. I refuse to ever ask for any government help. I have neighbors have had to live with me and I have fed several families. My neighbors have been completely abandoned and they need government help and the government is nowhere to be found. I did read today Biden has '''to return from his vacation to get more money for Ukraine and Israel''' his words.

[ronaldgoldson]

"Where have you gone joe dimaggio'? Heaven holds a place for those who pray"!

[AlexAnder-rvgu]

130$ million for residents to rebuild.
how many billions for Isreali weapons?