Hurricane Helene News, Information, and Resources

Oct 1

Last Updated: October 16, 2024

What we've already learned–and will continue to learn–about the devastation in Western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene is horrific. There is much to be done, and many people across the region are helping people get or stay safe.

As our neighbors navigate the next days, weeks and months on the road to recovery, it's more important than ever to have access to trusted, accurate information about what's happening on the ground, where to get support if you're affected, and how to help from near and far.

The North Carolina Local News Lab Fund is elevating trusted news and community organizations covering the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, along with disaster relief, recovery efforts, and mutual aid groups you can support today. We’ll regularly update this page, and we invite you to share this information with your networks far and wide.

Western NC news and community orgs reporting locally relevant news and sharing resources:

Links to Coverage

Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)
- Listen to their news stream for reporting in English and Spanish.
- Access their text-only site (NC Local News Workshop).
JMPRO Community Media (Spanish and Kʼicheʼ-language coverage)
The Southern Scoop
Smoky Mountain News
Mountain Xpress
The Watauga Democrat
PODER Emma (Spanish-language community updates)
Enlace Latino NC
- Access their text-only site (NC Local News Workshop).
Hola Carolina
Carolina Public Press
Centro Unido Latino-Americano
Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción (Spanish-language community updates)
- Check out updates on their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
- Contact their free crisis hotline: (888) 839-2839

Links to Donate

Additional NC-based news orgs reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene:

For additional NC-based news organizations reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, check out the North Carolina Local News Workshop’s 10/9 newsletter and follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for more updates.