Aid for Green Mt., NC Families Impacted by Hurricane Helene

The community of Green Mountain, North Caroline where our mother grew up and many of my cousins still live, (Yancey County), has been devastated by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

We believe all of our people are okay. However, lives were lost in the community; we are still waiting to hear from 4 of our family members. We are awaiting further detail as well from the National Guard for a full update.

Roads and bridges have also been washed away so it is difficult to provide relief to those who most need it.

The destruction is widespread. Homes have been devastated and left uninhabitable, businesses ruined, and personal belongings washed away or buried in a sea of mud.

Many of our people now have nothing but the clothes on their back. They have no electricity and are difficult to reach by emergency services. It will likely be 3 months before electricity is restored to the area and who knows how long it will take to rebuild roads and bridges.

The funds raised will provide basic emergency items needed for members of the OC Whitson family and others in need in the Green Mountain area. Many of them can't even leave their homes due to roads and bridges being washed out.

We realize emergency services will be provided and insurance checks will be written for those who had flood insurance (not everyone does).

Funds on this platform will provide immediate food, temporary shelter, clothes, toiletries, and other urgently needed basics and will be put to highest and best use.

Currently, 3 and maybe 4 Whitson family homes have been left uninhabitable along with the Whitson General Store.

Thank you in advance for anything you feel called to contribute.