Hurricane Helene
Disaster Response
Water Mission Responding to Hurricane Helene Devastation
Disaster response team rushing to Western North Carolina after historic flooding
Late Thursday night, September 26th, Hurricane Helene unleashed its devastating Category 4 fury upon Florida. The hurricane’s relentless path of destruction then tore through Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, setting a record for the worst flooding in North Carolina's recorded history.
The storm claimed over 110 lives and caused up to $35 billion in estimated damage, leaving communities reeling from the devastation. More than two million people are grappling with power outages and drinking water shortages.
In response, Water Mission is rushing aid to the hardest-hit areas in Western North Carolina, starting in Boone. Our dedicated disaster response team is actively working to provide much-needed assistance, including generators, and seeking opportunities to provide safe water.
Water Mission staff in Charleston loading vital equipment for our disaster response.
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