Tag: recovery
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In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery
But even with classes resuming, uncertainty remains for Cohen and others. He had planned to graduate early, partly to recover from hip surgery scheduled in December. That’s still the general plan, Cohen said, but he’s unsure if the timeline will change. Helene’s impact complicates college applications One of Max Schantz’ first concerns was a college…
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Florida begins Milton recovery and Obama stumps for Harris: Morning Rundown
Florida communities grapple with destruction after Hurricane Milton. One person died and 23 were rescued after an elevator malfunction inside a tourist mine. And Barack Obama talks about “real strength” at a rally for Kamala Harris. Here’s what to know today. Florida embarks on road to recovery after Milton At least 16 people have been…
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Hurricane Milton live updates: Death and destruction as Florida begins long recovery
Hurricane Milton live updates: Death and destruction as Florida begins long recovery
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Asheville’s Biltmore Village faces a long road to recovery as residents band together
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The high water levels have receded and much of the chaos and cries for help have calmed, but it will take weeks if not months before the renowned downtown village of Biltmore returns to prominence. On Saturday, a once-pristine river nearby was now choked with trash, mud, metal and dirt. Shopping and…
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A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
Spear said that the devastation affecting not just to two-lane roads but major interstates in the area is blocking trucks from accessing communities in the Asheville area. “North Carolina is just very, very different terrain, with service by road,” he said. “So until those roads are repaired, those bridges accessible, this is going to take…
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More than 150 dead as communities begin recovery
Share 1.3 million energy customers still without power Patrick SmithPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital. While the lights are back on in some communities, the wait goes on for many. More than 1.3 million energy customers are still in the dark as of 4 a.m. ET today. Almost 500,000…