WNC Info and Help after Hurricane Helene
News, first-hand reports, survivor lists, maps
Relief Orgs
Hope Mill, Inc.
Helicopter pilots are being coordinated to fly relief supplies into the most remote and hardest hit areas. You can fund this effort, which had raised over 500K by Oct 2, five days after the storm. Fundraiser by Carrie Huss : Support Hope Mill Inc's Hurricane Relief (gofundme.com)
Samaritans Purse
Based in Boone, NC, which was also hit by Helene, but doing great work to help western North Caroilna towns devastated by this hurricane. Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief — International Relief (samaritanspurse.org)
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs provides nutritious meals and clean water to natural disaster victims and first responders, during a crisis. www.mercychefs.com
Western North Carolina HELP
Comprehensive Information Hub
Western North Carolina HELP is a centralized platform that collects and shares critical information about the impact of Hurricane Helene on various North Carolina towns and communities. You'll find survivor lists, donation needs, essential resources, infrastructure updates, road closures, and information on the availability of internet, water, and food. Our goal is to organize and provide the desperately needed information to those affected by the hurricane. This is a WORK IN PROGRESS.