🌪️ Right About Now Business Show Special: The Aftermath of Hurricane Helen 🌪️

As we dive into our weekly business news recap, it’s impossible to ignore the devastation left by Hurricane Helen, the worst storm to hit the Carolinas in over a century. 🌀 With wind speeds that wreaked havoc on cities, towns, and homes, we’re talking about widespread devastation, and many families are still picking up the pieces.

A Storm for the History Books

Hurricane Helen barreled through the Carolinas with unprecedented force. It wasn’t just the winds that caused problems—weeks of rainfall prior to the storm had already softened the ground, making it easy for trees to uproot and structures to collapse. Unfortunately, the storm left thousands without power, including our own producer S, who had a tree go right through his home. 😔

Communities across North Carolina were hit the hardest, with cities like Asheville and surrounding areas experiencing catastrophic flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been washed out, leaving families without homes. It’s moments like these that remind us how fragile life can be. 💔

Power Outages and Recovery Efforts

While Miami remained relatively unscathed, the Carolinas were plunged into darkness. At one point, over 1.3 million people were without power, some for days. Many linemen from across the country, and even as far as Canada, were dispatched to restore power and provide critical aid to those affected. This sense of community is what makes America great: When disaster strikes, we come together to rebuild.

How You Can Help: Donation Efforts for Storm Victims

We at Right About Now believe that it’s not just about talking the talk but walking the walk. Ryan Alford himself is donating to Beloved Asheville, a local organization committed to supporting families devastated by the storm. If you feel moved to help, you can donate to Beloved Asheville through their Venmo account at @belovedasheville. Every contribution helps restore hope to the lives disrupted by Hurricane Helen. 🙏

While our hearts go out to those affected, it’s essential to stay vigilant and prepared. As Ryan put it, “You can control a lot of things, but not the weather.” We encourage you to help where you can, even if it’s just keeping the victims in your thoughts. 💙