Western North Carolina will feel the impacts of Hurricane Helene for a long time to come, as pointed out in a recent New York Times article.
The news item highlights future problems from the hurricane that may affect people in the area, such as disrupted education for children or trauma responses, and points out that these problems will disproportionately affect low income citizens in the area.
To learn more, check out the ADL's October 15 Highlighted Article:
For Some Children, Hurricane Helene’s Ruin ‘Could Take Years to Get Over’
For more information about hurricane recovery efforts and how you can help, check out the NC state government's page on Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery.