Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across Asheville, NC; National Guard deployed, 119 rescued
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Rescue efforts are underway across western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented flooding and landslides to the region over the weekend.
The NCNG reported that it completed 16 air missions, resulting in the rescue of 119 citizens and 11 pets. An Asheville-based salon was completely destroyed by Hurricane Helene. (Balm Salon Facebook) The Balm Salon owner shares images and video of damage from Hurricane Helene. (Balm Salon Facebook) Asheville salon owner devastated after storm destroys business. (Balm Salon Facebook) An inside view of an Asheville salon destroyed by Hurricane Helene. (Balm Salon Facebook) The Balm Salon owner says she lost everything during Hurricane Helene and is asking for help to rebuild and cover costs for her staff. (Balm Salon Facebook) An Asheville salon owner reveals the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. (Balm Salon Facebook)
"Our National Guard air assets have identified people on the ground, and utilized social media and emergency calls to locate, identify, and evacuate citizens in Western North Carolina," the NCNG wrote in an update on X.