Helene also caused extensive damage to Asheville’s water treatment infrastructure, according to the National Hurricane Center. Clean water was not restored to the city until Nov. 18, 53 days after Helene hit.

The "Good Morning America" special, "Asheville Rising," will highlight North Carolina's resilience and ongoing recovery after Hurricane Helene.

Helene changed the lives of so many living in western North Carolina forever. The storm killed more than 100 North Carolinians while washing away hundreds of buildings and businesses. Governor Josh Stein said even through the devastation,