The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

A guide for resources and needs for rural communities damaged during Hurricane Helene.

The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

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October 9, 2024
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The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

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Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

By now we all know that Hurricane Helene wreaked absolute havoc throughout the Southeastern United States, with the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee getting hit viciously hard. And while the true extent of the damage has yet to be fully recognized, the devastation reaches from the larger cities to AT towns like Hot Springs, to the most rural stretches where people still haven’t been reached by vehicle or helicopter.

There is also a good bit of misinformation going around regarding FEMA and other government aid, resource access, and who exactly is doing what. And even the good information can be hard to come by — phone and internet connections are still widely unreliable and even if you want to help, it can be hard to find a focal point.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Maggie Slepian.

The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

By now we all know that Hurricane Helene wreaked absolute havoc throughout the Southeastern United States, with the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee getting hit viciously hard. And while the true extent of the damage has yet to be fully recognized, the devastation reaches from the larger cities to AT towns like Hot Springs, to the most rural stretches where people still haven’t been reached by vehicle or helicopter.

There is also a good bit of misinformation going around regarding FEMA and other government aid, resource access, and who exactly is doing what. And even the good information can be hard to come by — phone and internet connections are still widely unreliable and even if you want to help, it can be hard to find a focal point.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Maggie Slepian.

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The Trek: Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

Guide to Hurricane Helene Resources and Needs for Rural Communities

By now we all know that Hurricane Helene wreaked absolute havoc throughout the Southeastern United States, with the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee getting hit viciously hard. And while the true extent of the damage has yet to be fully recognized, the devastation reaches from the larger cities to AT towns like Hot Springs, to the most rural stretches where people still haven’t been reached by vehicle or helicopter.

There is also a good bit of misinformation going around regarding FEMA and other government aid, resource access, and who exactly is doing what. And even the good information can be hard to come by — phone and internet connections are still widely unreliable and even if you want to help, it can be hard to find a focal point.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Maggie Slepian.

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Trek ya
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