Fresh water, fuel, food, medical, and other essential supplies were being rushed to flood-stricken areas Monday after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. southeast.
At least 91 people across several states were killed after the behemoth weather event reached full force over the weekend.
A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed, AP reports.
Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers and other emergency workers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.
Supplies were being airlifted to the region around the isolated city of Asheville, the AP report continued.
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Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder pledged she would have food and water to the city by Monday.
