Rutherford County in western North Carolina this week debunked two false rumors spreading within the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
“We’re conscious of a number of false studies circulating on social media on the state of affairs in Chimney Rock. We wish to deal with these rumors straight to make sure the general public has correct info,” Rutherford County Emergency Administration stated in an announcement posted on social media of the mountain city devastated by the highly effective remnants of the hurricane.
The company stated rumors of a “particular assembly” held to debate federal, state or native governments seizing Chimney Rock, North Carolina, following extreme hurricane injury, have been “completely false.”
Chimney Rock, which is round 20 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, has suffered in depth injury within the wake of the storm, nevertheless.
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Particles is seen within the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Chimney Rock Village in western North Carolina. (AP Photograph/Mike Stewart)
“Every thing alongside the river is gone,” Tracy Stevens of the destroyed Chimney Rock Brewing Co. advised the Asheville Citizen-Instances. “What was as soon as a city is now a river. It’s past something I can think about.”
Emergency Administration additionally clarified false rumors that there have been “our bodies in every single place” within the city.
“Tragically, we have now two confirmed fatalities due to the storm. Claims of ‘our bodies in every single place’ are utterly unfounded,” officers stated. “Our emergency providers {and professional} contractors are working tirelessly to clear particles and make sure the security of residents, and we’ll proceed to supply assist to these affected.”
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On Friday, the company additionally stated that greater than 800 folks had been confirmed protected throughout the county “due to the diligent efforts of the Sheriff’s Workplace and the FBI group working to confirm all lacking individuals.”
Properties are seen within the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. (AP Photograph/Mike Stewart)
Greater than 200 folks have been evacuated from Chimney Rock and close by Lake Lure, and greater than 13,000 individuals are nonetheless with out energy within the county.
The company stated Chimney Rock and Lake Lure residents can now return to their houses, however “should current proof of residency at designated checkpoints. Entry throughout the bridge into Chimney Rock is strictly prohibited. Via visitors just isn’t at present allowed within the Lake Lure City Middle space close to the Lake Lure Seaside and past. Energy and clean-up crews are actively working in these areas, so please drive slowly and cautiously.”
Companies are seen in a particles area in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. (AP Photograph/Mike Stewart)
The hurricane’s loss of life toll hit 230 as of late Friday since Helene made landfall in Florida final week, with many of the deaths in North and South Carolina.
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A whole bunch additionally stay lacking.
