Helene victims face another worry: Bears
With damaged homes vulnerable and garbage piling up, there's an increased risk of human/bear conflict for Helene victims.
FEMA Has Faced Criticism and Praise During Helene. Here’s What It Does — and Doesn’t Do
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Helene.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has ...
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene's destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities ...
There will be so many Helene stories to come in NC. We’re committed to telling them
Journalists from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer are providing coverage of Helene’s aftermath from across ...
Helene death toll may rise; 'catastrophic damage' slows power restoration: Updates
Parts of western North Carolina ravaged by Helene will need to wait longer for power restoration as the immense damage has ...
Help in a hurry: Where to find essentials in Henderson County after flooding from Helene
Free to Henderson County residents. Push waste to the right of way of a property for pickup. Storm debris includes tree ...
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital ...
Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies
At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made ...
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could ...
How Helene became a ‘worst case scenario’
Helene formed above unusually warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. As that water evaporated, it gave the storm the fuel it ...
Homeowners Hit by Helene Are in for an Insurance Claim Shock
Harsher policy terms mean damages might not be covered.