In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene, the residents of Elk Park, North Carolina, have been grappling with the daunting task of navigating the treacherous terrain of the mountainous region. The inclement weather has left the roads in a state of disrepair, rendering conventional modes of transportation, such as cars and trucks, utterly unsuitable for the task.
As a result, it has become necessary for the residents to employ alternative means of conveyance, specifically all-terrain vehicles, or side-by-sides, to facilitate travel to and from their homes and the community aid station situated on the mountainous terrain. (Source: whas11. com) The extent of the damage wrought by the hurricane is starkly evident in the scars that remain at the entrance to Elk Mill, where a semi-truck lies overturned in the middle of the Elk River.
The erstwhile volunteer fire station… which was situated on a cement pad beside the riverbank, was destroyed by the floodwaters that ravaged the area on Friday. As the residents of Elk Park continue to navigate the challenges posed by the storm, “their reliance on ATVs to transport supplies to neighboring towns,” “such as Butler and Elk Mills in Tennessee.”.. serves as a testament to their resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
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ELK PARK, N.C. — The winding and damaged roads on the mountain near Elk Park have made travel by regular cars and trucks almost impossible.
That’s why neighbors are using ATVs, or side-by-sides, to get from their homes to their community aid station that sits on top of the mountain.
