The Forgotten: After Helene

Journalist Sarah Blake Morgan reflects on the long-term impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, and talks with a survivor who shares her struggles and resilience after losing her home, and receiving unexpected help.

Nearly 200 lives were taken by Hurricane Helene. Many are still missing. In this episode, host Sarah Blake Morgan talks to the daughter of one of the missing, about the loss, and the closure she and her family desperately needs.

The experience the people of Western North Carolina have had with FEMA, has generally not been good. Host Sarah Blake Morgan talks with one family who lost their home in a mudslide, and have been waiting for FEMA to respond. Redneck Housing Relief are a husband and wife from Arizona who packed up and relocated to Western Carolina to help in the rebuild. They are looking for material and cash donations.

Sarah Blake Morgan tells the story of Vicki Revis, who evacuated in the middle of Hurricane Helene, and returned to find everything gone. The Non-profit 828 Strong is helping Vicki and so many like her rebuild. If you want to help right now, click on this link and donate to 828 Strong

Sarah Blake Morgan tells the stories of the residents of Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.