“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Dr. Jane Goodall

Help is coming!!! A convoy of power trucks is on I-40 Westbound near Greensboro!

Thank you lineman, first responders, the national guard, and everyone else helping this catastrophic disaster unfolding across parts of North Carolina.

Video my Mom. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/etiPuVO9hA

— Ethan Clark wx (@EthanClarkWX) September 28, 2024

President Biden approved Major Disaster Declarations for Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina – allowing survivors to immediately access funds and resources to jumpstart their recovery following Hurricane Helene.

Apply online by visiting https://t.co/9WBlCGzSaG, calling… pic.twitter.com/CEoLIQzogY

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 30, 2024

Earth has limits, at least for humans aboard. Mother Nature is tidal; what humans do matters to life cycles, water and weather. Because extinctions are telling us all something–humanity is not exempt from the causal effects of our plundering and greed. Living inland and in the mountains will not let you hide from devastation. This hurricane slammed the Southeast and Appalachian area. Next up may be your hometown, state, region. Neighbors, near and far–help each other.

For instance, our neighbor here in central Connecticut–their adult son is living in North Carolina (he's okay). A life-long friend is in northern Georgia; a niece nat far away from her. You might be surprised at how interconnected we all are.

The @CTNationalGuard's 1-169th Aviation Regiment sent us some photos from their mission in North Carolina helping with recovery from Helene. The unit arrived on Friday and we anticipate they will remain for about a week. I'm proud of their service helping our friends down south! pic.twitter.com/trqE7gcrc4

— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) September 30, 2024

Hurricane Helene, how to help in the aftermath and devastation. Be inspired, pitch in:

Do you have donations? Do you want to volunteer? Here's some more information on that. pic.twitter.com/1TxVa5HvP0

— Blue Ridge Public Radio (@BlueRidgePublic) September 29, 2024

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Edward Everett Hale

Pretty crazy visual of the damage. pic.twitter.com/sOfD44yS69

— Paul M. Cuenin (@P_M_Cu) September 29, 2024

Our day has been bustling with UAS, Civil Air Patrol, and NCDOT photogrammetry plane missions, showcasing the diversity of resources at our disposal. Huge thank you to our pilots and crews who continue to tackle numerous missions. pic.twitter.com/Bj2vJUaWy1

— Division of Aviation (@NCAviation) September 29, 2024

Lots of needs but leading the way.
Clean Water
Gas
Starlinks
Non Perishable Food

— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) September 30, 2024

For SC!!@postandcourier@GreenvilleNews https://t.co/ijuEqZNYF4

— ryna (they/them) (@r_w2023) September 29, 2024

Gofund link which works.https://t.co/f06NwDGA9p

— Dhruv (@dhruv2038) September 30, 2024

We’re in a state of emergency in Augusta, Ga (and the surrounding areas) — and we’re hardly getting any national or state coverage! There is no power and won’t be for days. Hardly any food. Hours of wait for a few functioning grocery stores. Hours wait for any gas. We need help.

— Danté Stewart (Stew) (@stewartdantec) September 30, 2024

And because of this, they are often forgotten. This part of Florida relies on fishing, scalloping, and tourism from manatee tours. It's called Florida 's #ForgottenCoast for a reason. These are sleepy fishing villages.

— Ryan Wiggins 🏴‍☠️ (@Ryan_N_Wiggins)

Help each other. Look for the helpers, as now is when they shine, stand out. Reporters and editors to chefs. Volunteers.

Linemen and women, first responders, search and rescue. Pilots, ground crews.

— Moo Dog Press (@MooDogPress) September 30, 2024

.@NOAA's @JPSSProgram satellites captured the upwelling of water and sediment in the eastern Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane #Helene. The first image is from Sept. 24, and the second from Sept. 27, 2024. pic.twitter.com/jGYGDq73en

— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) September 30, 2024

Science and humanity on one shared planet in a vast universe. What you choose to do does make a difference.

JUST IN – Emergency cellular network roaming has been enabled across the mountains and flood areas. This means whatever tower your phone can connect to, regardless of provider, you will be able to use it.

— East Tennessee Weather Network (@etnwxnetwork) September 29, 2024

As Helene's waters recede, iHeartMedia's stations in Asheville are giving voice to the crisis – and giving hope to listeners. @newsradio570 and six other stations owned by iHeart are working together, simulcasting round-the-clock coverage. Live here: https://t.co/XJWdUo9JxH

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) September 30, 2024