Author: Stephen Quillen

Surviving Hurricane Helene: A Tale of Resilience and Recovery When Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in North Carolina, resident Chris Heath and his family faced a harrowing experience. Despite their home being spared, days without power or water led them to flee to Florida to seek shelter with friends. As they navigated the aftermath, a second storm, Hurricane Milton, forced them to flee once again. Meanwhile, the state grappled with widespread devastation, leaving many without essentials like power and water for weeks. The political storm after the hurricane In the wake of Helene’s destruction, politics and disinformation further complicated relief efforts.…