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  • Keeping health operations going in a disaster. Western NC hospitals two weeks after Helene.

    Jane Winik Sartwell

    October 10, 2024 |

    Carolina Public Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

    In the aftermath of Hurrican Helene, hospitals in Western North Carolina are working to keep healthcare services operational with methods like staff adjustments, backup power systems, coordination with local emergency services and creating disaster preparedness plans. These efforts have allowed the hospitals to stay open during the storms and continue providing care to those who need it.

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  • In Appalachia, Helene's Water Crisis Taps a Global Christian Response

    Emily Belz

    October 09, 2024 |

    Christianity Today |

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    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    Water Mission is helping ensure Western North Carolina residents have access to safe water following Hurricane Helene. The group installed four of its proprietary mobile water treatment systems which produce 15,000 liters of clean water a day. The group has also distributed and gassed 400 generators for people to power their wells.

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  • Asheville area doctors work through challenges to serve patients: ‘Everybody is doing everything they can'

    Andrew R. Jones

    October 04, 2024 |

    Asheville Watchdog |

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    Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

    Doctors are responding to Hurricane Helene's aftermath by reopening clinics and coordinating patient care through mobile clinics, remote appointments, and rescue efforts, ensuring vulnerable patients receive medical services, including surgeries and deliveries. Despite challenges like power outages and strained resources, healthcare workers are using a bootstrap approach and demonstrating their resilience, while also highlighting the need for stronger healthcare infrastructure in disaster-prone areas.

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  • In mountainous North Carolina, residents are the first responders after Hurricane Helene

    Simon Montlake

    October 01, 2024 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

    In the wake of Hurricane Helene, community members, local organizations and the National Guard are working to clear debris from back roads, ferry food to stranded neighbors and ensure those living in cutoff communities either receive necessary supplies or help evacuating to safety.

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