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Samaritan's Purse responds to Hurricane Helene

The storm left a path of destruction across the Southeast, from the coast of Florida to the mountains of North Carolina. US disaster relief 013622 Give Samaritan's Purse is operating at five locations in four states after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast. President Donald Trump and Franklin Graham were in Valdosta, Georgia today […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Volunteer work, donation opportunities in all WNC districts affected by Helene

WLOS – For anyone who would like to help with Helene's recovery efforts, below are ways to get involved. Please email [email protected] for updates or other opportunities. This story was last updated on October 1, 2024 SINCAIR CARE Sinclair is partnering with the Salvation Army for Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief. Your donation will help […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Top GOP fundraiser in Florida sets up Trump GoFundMe for Helene victims

Helene aftermath: Community repairs Helene damage in North Carolina Community members in North Carolina gathered to clean up the damage and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene has raised nearly $3 million as of Tuesday afternoon. It was set up on GoFundMe […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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The FEMA website admits that your survival is not a top priority

Residents of flooded towns across Appalachia were forced to rely on charitable relief efforts, days after a Category 4 hurricane wreaked “biblical devastation” in communities seemingly abandoned by the federal government. As Hurricane Helene brewed over the Atlantic, the country's main disaster agency appeared to be distracted by concerns about “equity” and “climate resilience” in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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North Carolina native Luke Combs is planning “something very special” to help after Helene

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – North Carolina native Luke Combs said he is planning “something really special” after Helene hit much of the western part of the state last week. Some areas in the mountains of North Carolina received up to 29 inches of rain during the storm, causing catastrophic flooding. Homes and buildings were destroyed, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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First day of alert for possible new floods

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The remnants of former Major Hurricane Helene will continue to linger over central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Spread of further tropical downpours. Some of these will lead to a new wave of flooding! We have explained a First alert weather day Category until Monday evening. This serves to reduce the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Drone footage shows historic devastation in Asheville, NC after Helene

Severe weather and historic flooding from Hurricane Helene killed at least 100 people across the Southeast, including in Asheville, North Carolina, where residents are struggling for resources amid gas and water shortages. Since the system made landfall late Thursday in the Big Bend area of Florida, there have been hundreds of water rescues in the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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When does recovery begin for Western North Carolina?

Neighbors grabbed chainsaws. They jumped into pickup trucks and trudged through the muddy floodwaters. They cleared debris, prepared as much food as they could and went looking for missing friends and neighbors. As floodwaters begin to recede on Monday, hope is emerging in the devastated landscape around Asheville. In the most difficult times, communities came […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Race for help amid devastation in Helene

The rushing water rose five feet higher in the Swannanoa River than anyone had ever seen. On South Tunnel Road the ground disappeared, leaving a huge sinkhole full of asphalt soup. Houses floated away from the settlements. Bridges collapsed. The floods sent the tractor-trailers crashing into mangled heaps. Mud and branches, as well as food […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The Asheville, NC flood map shows heavy rainfall and flood areas

Employee reports | Asheville Citizen Times Tropical Storm Helene slammed into western North Carolina and the Asheville area on September 27, causing massive power outages, dam and reservoir failures, and countless downed trees. Widespread disruptions in cell service and impassable roads have left people cut off, disconnected or trapped in their homes. Asheville, a city […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024