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The Forgotten: After Helene
Hosted by Queen City Podcast Network · EN
Months after Western Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, the recovery continues. Sarah Blake Morgan tells the stories of the residents there, still living in trailers and tents and houses under repair, picking up the pieces of their lives long after the news cycle has moved on.
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A Bad Year
Nov 1900:20:09Tap to summarizeJournalist Sarah Blake Morgan reflects on the long-term impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, and talks with a survivor who shares her struggles and resilience after losing her home, and receiving unexpected help.
Transcribe →Missing
Apr 14, 202500:24:19Tap to summarizeNearly 200 lives were taken by Hurricane Helene. Many are still missing. In this episode, host Sarah Blake Morgan talks to the daughter of one of the missing, about the loss, and the closure she and her family desperately needs.
Transcribe →Expecting Nothing
Mar 17, 202500:14:00Tap to summarizeThe experience the people of Western North Carolina have had with FEMA, has generally not been good. Host Sarah Blake Morgan talks with one family who lost their home in a mudslide, and have been waiting for FEMA to respond.Redneck Housing Relief are a husband and wife from Arizona who packed up and relocated to Western Carolina to help in the rebuild. They are looking for material and cash donations.
Transcribe →All Gone
Mar 3, 202500:11:06Tap to summarizeSarah Blake Morgan tells the story of Vicki Revis, who evacuated in the middle of Hurricane Helene, and returned to find everything gone.The Non-profit 828 Strong is helping Vicki and so many like her rebuild. If you want to help right now, click on this link and donate to 828 Strong
Transcribe →Trailer: The Forgotten: After Helene
Feb 24, 202500:03:43Tap to summarizeMonths after Western Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, the recovery continues. Sarah Blake Morgan tells the stories of the residents there, still living in trailers and tents and houses under repair, picking up the pieces of their lives long after the news cycle has moved on. Coming February 27, 2025
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