Relief on the ground, searches continue by air: How Swannanoa is recovering from Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WSPA) – Recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Helene washed away entire communities in Western North Carolina.
“We are making headway. We are a lot farther along than we were a week ago,” said Jason Holt, drone pilot.
Retired fireman, Jason Holt, with the Stone House Drone Institute, worked on the ground and in the air Friday in coalition with search and rescue teams from across the country. They combed through some of the hardest hit locations.
“We’re flying free hand, searching for anyone that might still be alive,” said Holt.