Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact on East Tennessee, with the region experiencing unprecedented flooding and damage. The hurricane, which first made landfall in Florida, reached East Tennessee on September 26-27 as a tropical storm, causing ...
Starbucks and Veterans Support Group Provide Critical Supplies to South Carolina State Guard for Hurricane Helene Recovery
As Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake, the South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) swiftly mobilized to assist in recovery operations. On October 4, 2024, Starbucks District 3305 came together to support these efforts, generously donating approximat ...
Recovery Efforts Intensify After Helene as Hurricane Milton Looms with Category 4 Force
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 227, with two additional fatalities reported in South Carolina on Saturday, more than a week after the storm made landfall. Helene, which struck the southeastern U.S. as a Category 4 hurricane on Septembe ...
South Carolina State Guard Ramps Up Response to Hurricane Helene
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) has been increasingly activating troops in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which left a path of destruction throughout the state. Currently, 146 soldiers from the SCSG are on State ...
Unified in Service: Georgia State Defense Force and National Guard Lead Efforts After Hurricane Helene
A week after Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeastern United States, the region is grappling with the aftermath of the deadliest hurricane since Katrina in 2005. The storm, which plowed into Florida and then moved inland, has left 200 people confi ...
The Georgia State Defense Force: A Crucial Asset in Disaster Relief Operations
As Georgia State Defense Force troops are currently deployed across the state on debris clearing missions alongside The National Guard in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we feel it is important to share this new Commanders Briefin ...
Recovery Efforts Gain Momentum in Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath
The long road to recovery continues as more communities across the Southeast emerge from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. Buncombe County, North Carolina, announced the reopening of I-40 eastbound, providing much-needed relief to the regio ...
Resilience in the Face of Devastation: State Defense Forces and National Guard Lead Recovery Efforts Post-Helene
In the last few days, we have been reporting on the tragic loss of life and the devastating damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The storm, which began as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, tore thro ...
State Defense Forces Respond to Hurricane Helene’s Devastation: A Critical Role in Recovery *UPDATED
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the extent of devastation was staggering, as the storm caused widespread damage and loss of life across multiple states. From Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, high winds, torrential rain, and the storm's sheer size le ...
Historic Hurricane Helene Slams Florida and Georgia: Flooding, Tornadoes, and Tragic Loss of Life *UPDATED
Yesterday, we reported on the significant threat that Hurricane Helene was projected to pose, and now the storm's destruction is tragically unfolding as predicted. Already, seven deaths have been confirmed due to the hurricane’s violent weather. Three ...