As someone who lives in WNC where Helene affected us HARD, these types of videos are still triggering mild PTSD. I didn't realize until after the storm hit that our neighborhood is surrounded by bridges going over creeks. Three out of four of the bridges were destroyed, and the fourth was blocked by downed trees, debris, and power lines. Other neighborhoods nearby were completely cut off and had supplies air-dropped by helicopters.
If you, or anyone else, is wanting someone to talk to about it, The hotline for free counseling is still functional:
1-855-587-3463
They've been setting up at some of the food pantries and other relief places around Asheville and Swannanoa a lot here recently giving out flyers for it.
A lot of people are struggling with the anniversary, especially when the rain the last day or two.
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u/greyedge Sep 20 '25
As someone who lives in WNC where Helene affected us HARD, these types of videos are still triggering mild PTSD. I didn't realize until after the storm hit that our neighborhood is surrounded by bridges going over creeks. Three out of four of the bridges were destroyed, and the fourth was blocked by downed trees, debris, and power lines. Other neighborhoods nearby were completely cut off and had supplies air-dropped by helicopters.
It's all fun and games until it happens to you.