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Helene exacerbated rise in homelessness across western North Carolina

NC Health News

The Northwest NC Continuum of Care oversees the annual point-in-time count in seven of the counties in the federally declared disaster area for Helene. Credit: Jaymie Baxley/NC Health News The market isnt much better for buyers. The availability of housing is just zero at this point.

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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. Without electricity, their health is at risk.