A resident carries their cat away from Bavarian Village apartment complex on Sept. 27.

PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Helene causes devastation, loss to Boone community

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September 29, 2024

On Thursday, Boone was hit by Hurricane Helene. Students and locals struggled with the loss of power, water and internet. Some even lost their homes and valuables.

In the aftermath of the storm, students and locals were displaced from their homes and apartments. Flooding in this area is uncommon and many people were unaware of the damages that could be caused.

Due to the aftermath of the storm, the American Red Cross has opened up the Holmes Convocation Center as a shelter for students and locals. Trivette and Central Dining Halls have been opened to the public as well.

Relief efforts have started all across Western North Carolina. Samaritan’s Purse has started accepting donations for the town of Boone and other areas in the High Country.

The Boone community has been heavily impacted by the storm, but relief efforts are underway. The Appalachian’s photo desk went out during and after the storm to get photos of the damage.

Friday, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, 3 p.m.

The Legends parking lot collapses into a sinkhole on Sept. 27 due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. (Emily Simpson)

Saturday, 10 a.m.

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The aftermath of flooding in a Bavarian Village apartment on Sept. 28. (Nicole Evans)

Saturday, 1 p.m.

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