People in areas of North Carolina are still struggling to survive after high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Helene washed away entire towns, just a few short weeks ago.
Ninety-two people are still missing in the western part of the state, Governor Roy Cooper said on Tuesday.
In a news conference, he said that number could change as more reports of missing people are resolved.
“I want to caution that this is not a definitive count because the task force is continuing its work,” Cooper warned.
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Many folks are trying to get back on their feet and CBN’s Operation Blessing is there giving victims aid, hot meals, and a place to find a moment of relief from the ongoing struggle to recover.Ā
Julian Moore remembers friends who lived in Chimney Rock and nearby communities who lost their lives in the storm.
“Quite a few of our neighbors had to, they didn’t have anywhere to go, they couldn’t get out, and their relatives retrieved their bodies from the creeks and rivers,” he said.
Electricity won’t be restored for another month or so in certain areas, and many victims don’t have drinking water. Ā
Operation Blessing is filling in the gaps by
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