Flooding from Helene tore through Asheville's water system in late September, destroying so much infrastructure that officials at the time said repairs could take weeks.

Families all over the Tampa Bay area are having to elevate and reconstruct their homes because of FEMA's 50% rule. Many seniors said the policy is forcing them to sell their homes.

“I’m not destitute, but it’s going to be a long, long process.” See more of Carter’s journey to recovery after Helene in this ...