Helene’s Aftermath – 96 Hours in Asheville
What happened after Hurricane Helene.
On September 30, 2024, WBIR sent crews to Asheville to cover what happened after Hurricane Helene.
They spent a total of 96 hours on the ground. These are the stories they encountered.
So many people are still barely surviving. Although they will persevere, help is still needed.
If you were affected by the storm, Legal Aid of North Carolina offers disaster-related services at legalaidnc.org/tropical-storm-helene-disaster-assistance.
If you would like to support recovery efforts in WNC, read How to Help Asheville After Hurricane Helene, and read this article from Blue Ridge Public Radio, Ways to donate and help. You can also help these small towns: www.hotspringsrecovery.org, www.helpmarshall.org,
