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When Hurricane Helene buried Will Runion's farm under 8 feet of sand, he faced losing more than crops. Now scientists and farmers across Appalachia are pioneering new ways to rebuild soil and secure the future of mountain agriculture.
After months of waiting, Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene can finally access over $500 million in federal aid to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Applications opened March 16 for farmers who lost crops, equipment, and infrastructure in the 2024 storm that caused $5.5 billion in agricultural damage.
More than 50 volunteers from Savannah River Mission Completion spent a day fixing homes and nonprofits damaged by Hurricane Helene in Aiken County. One team even rebuilt a porch so a homeowner could use their front door again.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
Hundreds of volunteers spent months rebuilding a North Carolina couple's home after Hurricane Helene carried it down a flooded river. The new house is days away from completion, restoring hope after devastating loss.
South Carolina families can grab free trees to help rebuild the canopy destroyed by Hurricane Helene. TreesUpstate is giving away 500 native trees this May to restore neighborhoods still recovering from the storm.
Two years after being rescued from her car roof during Hurricane Helene's flooding, Elisabeth Anderson dedicates her time to helping other disaster survivors recover. Her family's terrifying experience in Georgia transformed her into a beacon of hope for those facing similar trauma.
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Southeast forests, a major replanting effort is creating jobs and restoring thousands of acres. The nonprofit American Forests is hiring orchard managers and reforestation technicians as part of a five-year partnership with the Forest Service.
Months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Henderson County is turning temporary disaster response positions into permanent jobs to support long-term community rebuilding. The decision recognizes that recovery takes years, not months.
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
After Hurricane Helene damaged 190,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest, a new partnership is tackling the biggest bottleneck in reforestation: getting enough seedlings. The National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to grow the seeds that will restore these damaged landscapes. #
After losing 98% of its rivercane to development, Western North Carolina is replanting the native bamboo that once protected streams from flooding. Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, communities are rediscovering what Cherokee people always knew: this humble plant is a natural disaster shield.
Artificial intelligence has leapfrogged decades of traditional progress to become one of the most accurate hurricane prediction tools at the National Hurricane Center. For Texas Gulf Coast residents, this breakthrough could mean more precise warnings and better preparation for future storms.
Western North Carolina is getting a massive boost in its recovery from Hurricane Helene with the largest restoration partnership in U.S. Forest Service history. The 10-year, $290 million plan will create jobs while healing damaged forests and communities.
The U.S. Forest Service just signed its largest partnership ever to heal western North Carolina's forests after Hurricane Helene. Over the next decade, $290 million will repair damaged wilderness, restore wildlife habitats, and reopen beloved outdoor spaces that bring billions to local communities.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift donated $5 million to help communities rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Florida in 2024. Nine food banks across the state received support to provide meals, clean water, and supplies to those who lost everything.
New research from Florida International University shows that strategically planted trees can slash hurricane wind pressure on homes by up to 50%. The breakthrough could help homeowners, insurers, and cities build stronger hurricane defenses.
The Carolina Hurricanes returned to Raleigh with the Stanley Cup after winning their first championship in 20 years, sparking citywide celebrations. A parade honoring the team is set for Saturday, officially declared "Carolina Hurricanes Day."
After hurricanes devastated Alabama in 2005, the state launched a program to strengthen 53,000 homes with better roofs at no cost to homeowners. When Hurricane Sally hit in 2020, those fortified roofs proved their worth with dramatically reduced damage.
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