Former Augusta Mayor Leads Effort Helping to Rebuild Homes and Lives Destroyed by Helene

Former Augusta mayor leads effort helping to rebuild homes and lives destroyed by Helene

Nearly 15 months since Hurricane Helene, many homes in Augusta are still showing scars from the massive storm. That’s why former Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver is working with Mennonite Disaster Services and other community partners to help.

After Hurricane Helene, volunteers decide to get certified to help in disasters

Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.

NCDEQ launches Hurricane Helene recovery grants program

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched the Western NC Recovery Grants Program to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene rebuild. The program provides free grant-writing and technical assistance to towns, counties, government councils, and eligible non-profits across the 39 disaster declared counties in the western part of the state. DEQ staff will help communities identify appropriat…

NCDEQ launches Western NC Recovery Grants Program to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched the Western NC Recovery Grants Program to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene rebuild and secure long-term recovery funding. The program provides free grant-writing and technical assistance to towns, counties, councils of government and eligible nonprofits across the 39 federally declared disaster counties in western …