The destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene could alter the outcome of the presidential election given its impact on 1 million swing-state residents.

The damage wrought by Hurricane Helene was especially extensive in western North Carolina, a region far from the Florida coast where the system made landfall as a Category 4 storm. People in Asheville on the toll of going through such a catastrophic event — and why they’re so proud of their community.

Following the destruction of last month’s Hurricane Helene and this week’s Hurricane Milton, officials in Florida and North Carolina are working to change voting procedures to help voters cast ballots a little easier.