Nursing homes in North Carolina still without water in Hurricane Helene aftermath

Some nursing homes in western North Carolina are still without water in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 

According to a report from ABC News, nursing home called Brooks-Howell in Asheville is still without power and water.

"For two weeks we've been unable to shower or wash hands," an elderly resident wrote in a letter obtained by the outlet. "Maintaining hygiene with hand sanitizers is a constant must."

"Another example is having to pour a bucket of water into the tank of the toilet in order to flush. And keep in mind that our residents are old and not used to such physical activity," the letter written by resident James Greene continues. 

Brooks-Howell is not the only nursing home impacted by the hurricane and the lack of running water could lead to diseases and infections. 

The vice president of operations for Ascent Healthcare Management which runs retirement facilities in western North Carolina says three of the homes still don't have running water. 

Hurricane Helene hit Florida a few weeks ago as a Category Four storm, and caused disastrous damage in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.