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Gerton fire district recalls Helene flood ordeal
Chief Alley recalls 80 mph winds and 34 inches of rain over four days in Henderson County Hickory Nut Gorge. Rescue crews faced 8 foot floodwater and 2,000 fallen trees while 140 volunteers aided, aided by Samaritan's Purse with Chinooks and Black Hawks delivering water generators and meals. The station became a community hub as power outages persisted and top Middle Fork residents received food and supplies.
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