When Tropical Storm Chantal struck in July, the Eno River surged past its banks and turned streets in Durham’s Old Farm neighborhood into lakes. The waters swamped automobiles and rushed through living rooms, causing extensive damage to many neighborhood homes.
Five months after the disaster, one homeowner and his wife are still living on their second floor because the downstairs is not habitable. Other neighborhood residents also face daunting repairs. Katelyn Cai has the story of what happened for these homeowners, who are still waiting for help.
Pictured above: Fred Foster home is still barely habitable, five months after Chantal. Photo by Katelyn Cai — The 9th Street Journal Photo by Katelyn Cai — The 9th Street Journal