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Two years ago, Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across Western North Carolina. Flooding and landslides left thousands without housing, water, power and communications. More than 100 people died.
The state of North Carolina estimated nearly $60 billion in damage and mitigation needs.
NC Local partnered with more than a dozen news organizations across the region to collect your questions about the recovery, funding and what work remains. Here are the answers.
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