Building a home with hurricane rubble
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After Hurricane Helene slammed the Southeast U.S. in 2024, homes in Western North Carolina were damaged beyond repair. But one resident saw the value of the old wooden debris and decided to build something new from the rubble.
Breakdown
- Hurricane Helene became the deadliest U.S. hurricane since Katrina, heavily impacting western North Carolina. 6s
- John Sonbe began building a home in Leicester using recycled and salvaged materials. 54s
- Much of the home's materials were collected from hurricane debris that would have otherwise gone to landfill. 2m 1s
- Sonbe's partner, Jenny Kimmel, supports the project, which highlights creativity and resilience. 3m 36s
- The project demonstrates how disaster remnants can be transformed into something new and meaningful. 4m 3s