In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in Southern Appalachia, support is arriving from all over the state and country for towns in ravaged Eastern Tennessee. Non-profit organizations and civilian volunteers are offering shelter, meals, bottled water, and a glimmer of hope to local residents.
Volunteers Work Tirelessly and Offer Hope in Helene-Devastated Tennessee
Civilian led efforts and non-profit organizations from multiple states work to help storm impacted residents.

Citizens in East Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene are airlifted to safely by a Tennessee National Guard Blackhawk helicopter from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion on Sept. 28, 2024. Tennessee National Guard Public Affairs Office