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Western North Carolina floods trigger mass closures and aid
More than 220 roads remained closed as Western North Carolina suffered flood damage. Emergency officials urged staying home while federal help expanded with a disaster declaration for 25 counties. Death toll stood at 38 with rapid response including FEMA, air rescues, and meals for victims. Local shelters and aid centers operated across Henderson County as agencies coordinated recovery.
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North Carolina
Hendersonville
Saluda
Biden
FEMA
Asheville
Emergency Operations Center
Disasterassistance.gov
Red Cross
United Way
Hendersoncounty
Roy Cooper
Cooper
Will Ray
Ray
Fort Liberty
Camp Lejeune
Helene
WTZQ
N.C. Press Association
Shannon Bowen
Elon University
Raleigh News & Observer
Charlotte Observer
Carolina Public Press
The
Lightning
Henderson County
U.S
Chuck Edwards
Duke Energy