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Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene

NC Health News

Town manager Darlene Butler has asked residents to conserve water as she works with county officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to erect a temporary treatment facility. We had backup generators to supply the hospital in case of an emergency,” said Alex Glover, chair of the hospital’s board of directors.

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Mountain Town Confronts an Unexpected Public Health Catastrophe

KFF Health News

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters. “The water got shut off and we managed.