Asheville Isolated After Hurricane Helene: Rising Concerns of Looting – How to Protect Your Business & Home
Asheville Isolated After Hurricane Helene: Rising Concerns of Looting – How to Protect Your Business & Home Looting during or after a natural disaster is not a new problem. Desperate times can lead to desperate acts, and many businesses and homes become prime targets. ASHVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2024 -- Floodwaters driven by the remnants of Hurricane Helene have isolated North Carolina’s largest mountain city, leaving residents cut off from surrounding areas due to destroyed roads, power outages, and a loss of cellphone service. The storm’s devastation has spread across southern Appalachia, with authorities working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents and assess the damage. As floodwaters begin to recede, concerns about looting in Asheville and surrounding areas are growing. Looting during or after a natural disaster is not a new problem. Desperate times can lead to desperate acts, and many businesses and homes become prime targets fo...