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How Asheville residents survive without running water, weeks after Helene

Sarah Kaplan Scott Dance Brady Dennis

October 16, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In response to Hurricane Helene, volunteer group Flush AVL addressed the growing health issue of water shortages by distributing non-potable water to those in need for flushing toilets and maintaining hygiene. Volunteers used QR codes on the water containers to track refills, while an online map helped coordinate deliveries. Additionally, another group, Planet Water, installed AquaBlocks, devices that filter water from local sources to support up to 6,000 people daily, to further address the water shortage issue.

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Look for the Helpers: Organizing Relief Aid in Asheville, NC, After "Apocalyptic" Hurricane Helene

Maximillian Alvarez Lori Freshwater

October 14, 2024 |

Working People |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

Community volunteers, churches like the Mother Grove Goddess Temple and organizations like BeLoved Asheville are ramping up to provide relief to those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, providing everything from gas cans to camping supplies to winter gear and first aid supplies.

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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Joel Rose Ronaldo Arrieta

October 13, 2024 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

Volunteers with BeLoved Asheville are bringing Asheville residents water so they can flush toilets, wash their hands and shower amid the water scarcity caused by Hurricane Helene. These improvised distribution systems have become crucial to ensure residents can maintain their hygiene and prevent illness until their normal water access is restored.

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Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone

Gabriela Aoun Angueira

October 13, 2024 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, Bakersville, North Carolina

The nonprofit Footprint Project is helping communities in North Carolina restore electricity after Hurricane Helene by delivering and installing solar equipment donated by companies or purchased with donated funds.

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Keeping health operations going in a disaster. Western NC hospitals two weeks after Helene.

Jane Winik Sartwell

October 10, 2024 |

Carolina Public Press |

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Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In the aftermath of Hurrican Helene, hospitals in Western North Carolina are working to keep healthcare services operational with methods like staff adjustments, backup power systems, coordination with local emergency services and creating disaster preparedness plans. These efforts have allowed the hospitals to stay open during the storms and continue providing care to those who need it.

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In Appalachia, Helene's Water Crisis Taps a Global Christian Response

Emily Belz

October 09, 2024 |

Christianity Today |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

Water Mission is helping ensure Western North Carolina residents have access to safe water following Hurricane Helene. The group installed four of its proprietary mobile water treatment systems which produce 15,000 liters of clean water a day. The group has also distributed and gassed 400 generators for people to power their wells.

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Ocoee outfitter leading storm aid effort for victims in North Carolina

Ben Benton

October 04, 2024 |

Chattanooga Times Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In response to Hurricane Helene's devastation, water rescue experts from Outdoor Adventure Rafting in Tennessee are volunteering to deliver essential supplies, medical aid and communication to isolated communities. They mobilized over 200 volunteers and used resources like excavation equipment and Starlink satellite internet to bridge communication gaps. Their efforts have reached several communities, helping to stabilize them with food, water and other critical resources.

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This Caribbean nation is preparing for the ravages of climate change by selling citizenship

Chico Harlan Carolyn Van Houten

October 04, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Dominica

Dominica is funding its climate change adaptation and resilience projects, like building storm-resilient housing, by selling citizenship to people who want a Dominica passport to travel in the West with less restriction.

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FEMA Is Going Door-to-Door to Help Vermont Flood Victims

Hannah Feuer

September 25, 2024 |

Seven Days |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

Federal Emergency Management Agency employees are knocking on doors across Vermont to demystify the financial assistance process and help people impacted by flooding apply.

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From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka's natural flood buffers

Zinara Rathnayake

September 21, 2024 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Sri Lanka, Colombo

Sections of the massive network of wetlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, went from being overwhelmed by garbage to biodiverse ecosystems that are a critical part of urban planning and flood prevention. The government and community groups worked to clean them up, and keep them clean, so the wetlands can do what they’re naturally good at.

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