Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department continue to aid western North Carolina
Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team continues searching buildings and debris piles for survivors and victims, surveying and documenting damage, and distributing water and food to residents in Ashe County. To date, the team has rescued 11 people and two animals in Ashe County. The team will remain in Ashe County until it is safe for residents and their first responders. “This work is very strenuous. These men spend most of the time walking and climbing through dangerous debris piles, searching for any survivors or victims,” said MFR Chief Curt Deaton. “They see things they won’t ever forget. For some of our team, they’ve been there for 10 days straight now, working around the clock. I am extremely proud of all 18 members and know the work they are doing ...