Helene is now responsible for more than 150 deaths in the U.S., including 57 confirmed deaths in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Among those killed is a Fairview Volunteer Fire Department employee who died during rescue operations Friday.

More than 370,000 North Carolinians are still without power.

Interstate 40 East in Buncombe County has reopened and westbound lanes are scheduled to open sometime Tuesday.

Interstate 26 East in western North Carolina reopened Monday, but I26 West remains closed.

There are currently 85 active incidents on main roads in North Carolina and 367 active incidents on secondary roads.

People evacuating the Asheville area can use I40 East or I26 East.

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