of North Carolina's iconic overlook as state parks work to inspire “hope and strength” after Hurricane Helen's powerful remnants devastated the quaint nature lover's paradise last week. Old Glory towers above, waving.
in social media postsNorth Carolina Parks and Recreation shared a touching photo of an American flag flying atop an overlook at Chimney Rock State Park in Rutherford County. This photo provides a glimpse of the devastation that affected the area, with fallen tree branches and debris visible in the parking lot below.
“During these difficult times, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the dedication and resilience of the incredible staff at North Carolina State Parks,” state officials wrote in the post.
“Despite the unimaginable tragedy facing our region, our team raised the flag at Chimney Rock on Monday, September 30th, as a symbol of hope and strength across Western North Carolina,” state officials said. said.
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An American flag is hoisted atop an observation deck at Chimney Rock State Park in storm-battered western North Carolina as the aftermath of Hurricane Helen continues. (North Carolina Parks and Recreation / Facebook)
The state park is one of many locations in North Carolina that have been severely affected by recent hurricanes, with residents experiencing widespread flooding and devastation.
Chimney Rock, located 32 miles north of Asheville, was destroyed after a storm hit the small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
“What was once a town is now a river,” says Tracy Stevens, who worked at Chimney Rock Brewing Company. He told the Asheville Citizen Times.. “It's beyond my imagination.”
According to To FOX weatherthe death toll continues to rise to at least 215 people, nearly half of them in North Carolina. The hurricane first made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast and continued to cause damage throughout the Southeast.
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Search and rescue operations continue in areas of western North Carolina isolated after disaster flood Hundreds of roads and bridges were destroyed after a powerful storm made landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast.
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On Wednesday, President Biden visited North Carolina and got an aerial view of the damage at Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.
Biden vowed to help states rebuild and said the federal government would not leave “until we are fully back on our feet.”
“I don't have to tell this group that Hurricane Helen was a historic storm,” Biden told emergency officials. “The damage is still being assessed, and many people are still missing.”
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“So what I'm saying here is that the nation of the United States stands behind you,” he said.
