A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.

The situation is dire. Many North Carolina communities haven’t had fresh water, internet or cell service for multiple days.

Helene’s death count in North Carolina is by no means final. But Lau was one of dozens known to have been killed after the hurricane’s powerful remnants reached Western North Carolina, with more fatal tragedies yet to be reported or even discovered.

Relief efforts in Western North Carolina are hindered by devastating flooding and road closures following trail of damage left by Helene.

The Southeast is grappling with widespread devastation after Helene made landfall Thursday as the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend region and tore through multiple states,

Helene wiped out large parts of Asheville, North Carolina, including businesses in the beloved River Arts District.

Flash floods and landslides across the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills washed away roads and blocked others with downed trees.