ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Emergency response to the catastrophic natural disaster caused by Hurricane Helene continued overnight and was supported with additional state and federal resources.
All rivers remain at major flood status.
Here’s a look at some of the numbers spawned by the deadly flooding:
5,566: The number of 911 calls received between Thursday, Sept. 26, and Sunday morning, Sept. 28, according to Buncombe County officials. Do not call 911 to report downed trees, power lines or outages. The 911 center will not provide updates on road conditions, power restoration or internet service.
More than 130: The number of swiftwater boat rescues in the area, county officials said. Multiple state and federal teams have been part of the efforts.
More than 900,000: The number of Duke Energy customers without electricity in the Carolinas.
More than 20,00: The number of Haywood County Electric Membership Cooperative customers without power.
More than 46,000: The number of Rutherford Electric Membership Cooperative customers without power.
24.67: French Broad River at Asheville has crested at 24.67 feet on Friday.
26.10: Swannanoa River at Biltmore peaked on Friday at 26.10 feet.
NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from out-of-state): The numbers to call to report missing loved ones.