Western North Carolina is still grappling with the widespread damage, leaving many families to face some difficult decisions, including some leaving their homes behind.

I know (how it is) to be without power for four, five months, without water,” said Velez, a native of Puerto Rico and one of the GPD officers taking part

At least 30 people have been confirmed dead, and over 1,000 remain missing in North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene’s devastating sweep across the southeastern US. The hurricane, which made landfall in Florida before moving north,