Keep it Rural-Ep 19: Hurricane Helene Hit My Colleague's Rural Town

We bring you a special Keep it Rural this week. Claire speaks with her colleague, Daily Yonder reporter Sarah Melotte about the devastating hurricane Helene. Sarah is currently unable to get to her home in Bakersville, North Carolina. She lives in the western part of the state where roads in and out are completely flooded. Claire talked with her about what it’s been like to see her community reeling from a hurricane, and what it all means for rural Appalachia. 

If you have reporting ideas about Hurricane Helene or want to share your experiences, email Sarah Melotte at sarah@dailyyonder.com

To contribute to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, visit:

Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina: https://homewardboundwnc.org/
The World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
All Hands and Hearts: https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/