In The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has impacted Florida’s Big Bend region, Georgia and the Carolinas with life-threatening flooding, extensive power outages, and severe property and infrastructure damage.

As the news reports and social media posts begin to tell the story of devastation Hurricane Helene left in its path, I implore everyone to extend compassion and kindness as communities begin the long road to recovery.

Millions of people are without power along with lacking basic human needs like food, water, and shelter. It may take days – or even weeks – for businesses to become functional again after such widespread devastation. If you are waiting for a shipment, please be patient and prepare to seek alternative products and materials from other businesses.

If you’re looking to help the people affected by Helene, Garden & Gun magazine has an excellent list that covers a wide range of aid organizations across the region.

Blue Ridge Public Radio has a list of organizations focusing on the Western North Carolina region: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene