As we reflect on the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we are reminded of the resilience and strength found in communities facing adversity. This hurricane left an indelible mark on North Carolina and Tennessee, causing widespread damage and disruption.

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm, impacting Florida's Big Bend coast and drenching the state, along with neighboring Georgia and the Carolinas, leaving approximately four million people without power.