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Assisted by local volunteers, we’ve completed over 60 assessments, 11 hazardous tree removal sites, 8 sites of debris removal and 4 complete muck and guts in response to Hurricane Helene across Florida and North Carolina. Our efforts are now expanding as remote regions are becoming more accessible, and we continue to see a huge need for assistance. Volunteers are invited to join us on the ground in North Carolina starting October 11 as we continue providing critical relief and recovery.

Just hours after it became a tropical depression Saturday morning, Tropical Storm Milton formed in the western Gulf, making it the 13th named storm of the season. 

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee, Tropical Depression 14 has formed in the western Gulf, moving towards Florida. It is forecasted to strengthen into Tropical Storm Milton within the next 24 hours and has the potential to reach major hurricane strength by early to the middle of next week. All Hands and Hearts will closely monitor this storm.

Hurricane Helene’s death toll has risen to over 200, making it the deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005. Nearly 1 million homes and businesses are still without power, and tens of thousands lack running water.

All Hands and Hearts has been working tirelessly to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our teams have already assessed over 40 homes and completed critical tasks such as debris removal, mucking, gutting and hazardous tree removal across more than 15 sites. An additional focus is partnering with local organizations to manage distribution hubs and help clear homes and businesses of the debris, mud, and silt left behind by the floodwaters.

We are now inviting volunteers to join us on the ground in North Carolina, with opportunities to start as early as October 11. Your help is essential to our mission of providing relief to communities in need. Sign up to volunteer today.

“Here in North Carolina, we’re seeing devastation like some of the worst storms that we’ve seen affect the United States,” said Jess Thompson, CEO of All Hands and Hearts in an interview from Asheville, North Carolina with Jake Tapper of CNN’s The Lead. “And really, here, we’re seeing, because of the mountainous geography, such severe impacts. I have never seen, in 15 years, in this sector the number of helicopters flying over to deliver supplies, because communities remain cut off. We won’t know the full impact of this storm for days and weeks, because the landslides have closed the roads, and the cell reception is still out.” Watch the full interview here.

All Hands and Hearts Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) are mobilizing towards the most heavily impacted areas to conduct on-the-ground assessments and provide immediate relief.

Our Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) are actively collaborating with local communities to address urgent needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Our teams are focused on critical tasks such as debris removal and clearing hazardous trees to help restore safety and access. While providing immediate relief, we are also remotely assessing the impacts in the regions we cannot access. Many areas of western North Carolina still lack power and cellular service, complicating our relief efforts. As road conditions improve, we will expand our reach into more remote, heavily impacted areas. We are in close communication with the North Carolina VOAD, preparing to partner with local communities as soon as conditions permit while being mindful of the ongoing resource challenges.

All Hands and Hearts has mobilized a team to North Carolina to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The storm has caused significant damage in the region, particularly in western North Carolina. Asheville and surrounding areas have experienced widespread flooding, power outages and road closures. This deployment adds to our ongoing response efforts across Florida, where we continue to assess damage and provide aid.

Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage throughout North Carolina, with strong winds and torrential rain leading to severe flooding and widespread power outages. Western regions, especially Asheville, have been particularly hard hit, with submerged roads, damaged homes and thousands of residents still without electricity. Alongside its ongoing efforts in Florida, All Hands and Hearts is now mobilizing a response team to Asheville and the surrounding areas to assess the damage and assist communities in their recovery efforts.

Hurricane Helene has unleashed intense flooding and dangerous weather across Georgia and the Carolinas, with over a foot of rain in several areas. Flash flood emergencies are in effect, while Atlanta and nearby regions are facing widespread travel disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations. Power outages are affecting many communities, with tornado watches still active. Emergency shelters have been opened to assist displaced residents. All Hands and Hearts is actively tracking the situation and will continue providing relief to impacted communities.