Breaking News: devastated flood claim 15 homes and 45 lives at…..
Breaking News: devastated flood claim 15 homes and 45 lives at…..
catastrophic flood swept through Yancey County late yesterday, resulting in the loss of 15 homes and 45 lives, devastating the community centered around the local farmers market.
The market area, only hours before a hive of activity, was overrun by the fast rising floodwaters. According to witnesses, the rain started to fall hard in the late afternoon and soon increased to a deluge. As the waves rose, many residents were unprepared and had little time to flee.
Emergency services were called in right away, but the sheer amount of water and debris made rescue efforts difficult. The search and rescue effort is still underway, according to local authorities, with the goal of finding any more people who might be missing.
Mayor John Smith expressed his heartbreak at the tragedy, saying, “We are doing everything we can to support our community during this unimaginable time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected.”
The beloved gathering place for farmers and locals, the Yancey County Farmers Market, is completely underwater. As crops and merchandise were carried away, many vendors lost not only their houses but also their means of subsistence.
Local officials have set up shelters for displaced residents and are coordinating with state and federal agencies for disaster relief. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the community is coming together to support those in need.
Local leaders are demanding long-term fixes to stop similar catastrophes in the future as the area starts to heal. State Representative Lisa Brown stated, “We owe it to our community to ensure their safety. We need to address the infrastructure that allows these floods to have such devastating impacts.”
The community of Yancey County is grieving and trying to come to terms with this terrible loss. In addition to local churches and organizations banding together to help those affected, fundraising initiatives have already begun.
