Without a safe way to carry a full cooler across the flooded creek, Graham and Josh improvised.

They used all the rope they could find to pull the coolers across.

Singleton noted that the regions waterways have historically played an essential role in keeping perishables cool.

Josh Johnson and Graham Avery Hurricane Helene coolers.

Credit:Logan Avery

The video has struck a chord, symbolizing the grit and resourcefulness that defines this mountain community.

WhenPeoplespoke with Singleton, she and her family had been without electricity for 11 days.

Because the roads are so destroyed, linemen are havingdifficulty getting to many places, she said.

“They are working hard, but there’s just a lot to be done.