3 weeks after Hurricane Helene, Asheville, NC nursing homes still lack running water, impacting residents' health and hygiene.

Three weeks after Hurricane Helene, nursing homes in Asheville, North Carolina, still lack running water, severely impacting residents' hygiene and health. The city remains under a Boil Water Notice, complicating daily activities. Authorities, including FEMA, are supplying shower trailers and portable toilets to assist. The prolonged water crisis highlights the vulnerability of elderly residents and the need for improved disaster preparedness. Full recovery remains uncertain.

October 19, 2024
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