In Helene's aftermath, rescue turns to grim recovery in the mountains of Western North Carolina

Описание: More than 1,200 FEMA search-and-rescue personnel from across the country have converged on Western North Carolina in the wake of devastating flooding from Helene. Their work is transitioning into the grim task of recovery more than a week after the storm hit the mountains.
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How to make donations to NC storm victims:

NC Disaster Relief Fund
How to donate online: Visit nc.gov/donate. You can also make a contribution to the disaster fund by mailing donations to the following addresses:
How to donate by mail: Donations can be sent to NC Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0312 or NC Disaster Relief Fund, c/o United Way of NC, 1130 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 100, Cary NC 27511.

American Red Cross
How to donate online: Visit redcross.org/donate
How to donate by mail: Send a check donation form and check to: American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839. To send via FedEx or UPS, send check and donation form to American Red Cross, c/o CDS Global, 2005 Lakewood Drive, Boone, IA 50036.
How to donate by phone: Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief or call 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).

CARE
How to donate online: my.care.org.
How to donate by mail: Send in donation form with check or credit card information to: CARE, Gift Center, P.O. Box 1870, Merrifield VA 22116-8070
How to donate by phone: Call 1-800-422-7385.

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
How to donate online: Visit cfwnc.fcsuite.com.

United Way
How to donate online: Visit unitedway.org/hurricane-helene.
You can find more information about volunteer opportunities with VolunteerNC, meal assistance with local food banks and a list of more vetted disaster relief organizations to make donations to online at ncdps.gov.


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