Arts Sep 22 2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors By William Brangham, Madison Staten
Nation Aug 31 Watch 3:33 Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene's destruction Last fall’s Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and record-breaking flooding across the Southeast. In the immediate aftermath, downed trees and destroyed bridges caused 430 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail to be closed. Now, months of labor by volunteer work… By John Yang, Veronica Vela
Nation Mar 25 Wildfires in Carolinas fueled by drought, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina. By Associated Press
Nation Mar 11 Watch 8:17 Months after Hurricane Helene, many grow frustrated as they still wait for federal aid It’s been more than five months since Hurricane Helene devastated several states across the Southeast. In North Carolina, where Helene killed more than 100 people and caused nearly $60 billion in damage, many of the hardest-hit residents have grown increasingly… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: GOP senators from the Carolinas urge essential disaster relief amid spending bill debate Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina entered the meeting with a large stack of papers he said were messages from constituents pleading for aid after Hurricane Helene. By Associated Press
Dec 14 Watch 5:46 Hospitals nationwide grapple with IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn It’s been about three months since Hurricane Helene pummeled the mountains of North Carolina, but its effects are still being felt well beyond the storm’s path. After the hurricane flooded a manufacturing plant that produces about 60 percent of the… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 5:38 North Carolina residents lean on community for help as they struggle to rebuild after Helene By Laura Barrón-López, Jackson Hudgins, Mike Fritz It’s been two months since Hurricane Helene cut a path of deadly destruction across the Southeast. Ahead of the holiday season, PBS News returned to the hard-hit region of western North Carolina, where despite the challenges they face rebuilding their… Continue watching
Nov 23 Watch 5:58 The long-term effects of hurricanes and major disasters on children's mental health By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. Experts say the storm’s effect on children might last for years to come. Ali Rogin speaks with Lori Peek, director of the Natural Hazards Center at the… Continue watching
Nov 20 New study finds climate change is increasing the power of hurricanes By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years. Continue reading
Nov 18 Biden asks for nearly $100 billion in disaster aid, 'urgently needed' after Hurricanes Helene and Milton By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden said he has met firsthand with those harmed by the storms and he heard what residents and businesses needed from the federal government. Continue reading