A man lost his wife and mobile home to Hurricane Helene's floods. Yet new tenants are renting the identical dangerous land, exposing weak rules on rebuilding in risky zones.
Hurricane Helene brought deadly floods that killed a man's wife and swept away their mobile home. He survived the storm but now lives with deep loss while watching others take over the same low-lying plot. Recovery workers cleared debris, yet the ground remains exposed to future high waters.
New renters have placed fresh mobile homes on the site despite clear flood history. Families move in seeking affordable housing after the disaster. Local officials approved the leases quickly, with little extra safety checks on the property.
Journalists found weak zoning rules allow repeated use of flood zones. Experts warn more storms will hit the area soon. Stronger limits on building could protect lives, yet progress stays slow in many hard-hit communities.
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