Preparing for the Unexpected: A Look Back at Helene's Impact and a Look Forward at Your Emergency Plan
By Marge | Published 2025-09-18T21:49:14.14+00:00
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WNC -- September 18, 2025: September 27 marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene hitting Western North Carolina, a powerful storm that reminded us all of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.
While our region has shown incredible resilience in the face of this and other disasters, taking proactive steps now can make a critical difference for you and your family in the future.ReadyNC.gov, the official source for emergency preparedness in the state, emphasizes that the time to put an emergency kit together is before a disaster. An emergency kit is a container of essential items your family may need to survive for three to seven days after a disaster. Most of these items can be found in
