As Hurricane Helene makes its way north, Asheville Fire Chief Mike Cayse is particularly concerned about the potential for landslides and building collapses in the city. Approximately 2,400 homes and businesses have received direct messages urging them to evacuate immediately due to the imminent danger.
The city of Asheville has already experienced over 10 inches of rain from a previous storm, saturating the soil to the point where it cannot absorb any more water. When the outer bands of Helene hit the city, the already saturated soil is at risk of shifting, potentially causing buildings' foundations to be compromised.
