CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves Saturday to help those who have lost everything after the flooding earlier this month.
Floodwaters ravaged Riverside Drive in northwest Charlotte weeks ago and now, a lot of people are left with a huge mess.
Volunteers from different organizations have been going up and down the street to assess and help every home affected by the flooding.
“We want them to know that we love them, and we’re here to help them,” volunteer Tommy Kiker said.
Emergency management says more than 90 homes were impacted and dozens of people had to relocate.
Currently, the area is still in the recovery process, meaning the damage assessment team is working with residents in the community to figure out what some of the greatest needs are.
Local and state teams have been helping residents through this process.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has met with the families and volunteers hoping to help the neighborhood get back on its feet.
“The people are resilient, but this is the largest amount of water they’ve seen on their properties or on their homes,” Lyles said.
The community help day will continue through 4 p.m. Saturday.
Emergency management is hoping to determine how much more help and resources are needed.
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